A Chill Spell Hits Moscow on Victory Day, but Warmth is on the Horizon
Moscow weather discussion on Victory Day, as addressed by Vilfand
Brace yourself, Muscovites! Victory Day (May 9) isn't shaping up to be the warm, sunny celebration we might've hoped for. According to our meteorological gurus Roman Vilfand and Tatyana Pozdnyakova, Moscow is getting a taste of old man winter, with daytime temperatures ranging from 7 to 12°C and chilly nights dipping down to a frigid -2°C. The wind, blowing from the north, will keep temperatures from soaring above 8°C during the day and -3°C at night[1].
But fear not! Rome wasn't built in a day, and Moscow's weather isn't made in a flash, either. As the month progresses, things are looking up. The week following Victory Day is expected to bring gradual warming, and by mid-May, temperatures should reach ~15.5°C or around 60°F. If you're looking for balmy summer temperatures, you might be disappointed; the weather is only expected to reach the mid-teens to mid-twenties Celsius range[2]. Even with the impending warmup, don't be surprised to encounter the occasional cool day, as Moscow's continental climate is prone to such fluctuations[3].
So, don't cancel your Victory Day plans just yet — dress warm, bundle up, and enjoy the day! The city will soon be shaking off its winter chill, and brighter, warmer days are just around the corner. While the forecast is calling for cold weather on Victory Day, the overall trend for the month suggests a gradual warming as May progresses[4].
[1] Roman Vilfand, interview with RIA Novosti, April 26, 2025[2] Tatyana Pozdnyakova, interview with RIA Novosti, April 24, 2025[3] "Moscow's Climate: Seasonal Averages and Weather Analysis," Meteonovosti, accessed April 26, 2025, www.meteonovosti.ru/articles/climate_moscow[4] Moscow weather forecast for May 2025, RIA Novosti, accessed April 26, 2025, www.rian.ru/weather
- Although the weather in Moscow on Victory Day (May 9) is expected to be chilly, with temperatures ranging from 7 to 12°C and nights dipping down to -2°C, according to meteorological experts Roman Vilfand and Tatyana Pozdnyakova, warmer temperatures are on the horizon.
- Guests visiting Moscow around Victory Day might be surprised by the cold weather, but they can look forward to a gradual warming as the month progresses, with temperatures expected to reach around 15.5°C by mid-May.
- While the immediate weather forecast for Victory Day calls for cold weather, the overall trend for the month of May according to predictions by the experts at RIA Novosti suggests a gradual warming as the month progresses.
- Capital city Moscow, known for its continental climate that is prone to fluctuations, is experiencing a chill spell on Victory Day but is expected to soon shake off its winter chill, with warmer days just around the corner, as revealed by the weather-forecasting gurus Roman Vilfand and Tatyana Pozdnyakova.
