Moscow's March heatwave shatters seasonal norms with April-like warmth
Moscow is experiencing an unusually warm March, with temperatures climbing far above seasonal norms. The city's weather over the next few days will feel more like mid-April, as dry and mild conditions persist under a high-pressure system. A vast high-pressure zone stretching from the west will keep skies clear and precipitation at bay. This dry spell has now lasted fifteen days, with no rain or snow in sight. Daytime highs in Moscow on March 24 will reach 12–14°C, while surrounding areas see 10–15°C.
Nighttime lows will hover between –1 and –6°C through March 26. By March 25, overnight temperatures will rise slightly, ranging from –1 to +1°C, with afternoon highs of 13–15°C. These readings sit 7–8 degrees above the long-term average, meaning freezing daytime temperatures are no longer expected. Mikhail Leus, lead specialist at the Fobos weather centre, described the conditions as an 'April-like March'. The trend aligns with broader climate shifts: the World Meteorological Organization confirms 2015–2025 as the hottest 11-year period on record, with 2025 temperatures already 1.43°C above pre-industrial levels.
The unseasonable warmth will continue, with no frost during the day and clear skies dominating. Moscow's weather pattern reflects wider climate changes, as rising greenhouse gases push temperatures beyond historical norms. The dry, mild spell shows no signs of breaking in the coming days.
