Moscow, Russia Weather
Moscow hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 88°F (31°C) is about 14°F (8°C) above the typical August high of 74°F (23°C).
Current conditions in detail
Moscow weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Moscow looks smoky haze, with a high of 88° and an overnight low of 69°. Precipitation chance is modest at 36%. Winds top out near 12 mph, and the UV index reaches 6 (moderate).
Moscow 14-day forecast
About the weather in Moscow
Moscow has a humid continental climate, marked by warm summers and cold, often snowy winters. Average daytime highs range from about 24°F (-5°C) in January to around 75°F (24°C) in July, and the city records roughly 131 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Moscow weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 75°F (24°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 24°F (-5°C)
- Record high: 92°F (33°C) · Record low: -24°F (-31°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: July (14 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (13.3 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid continental - warm summers and cold, often snowy winters
- Snow: about 38 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 75°F (24°C) and overnight lows stay near 59°F (15°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 24°F (-5°C) and lows around 14°F (-10°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 92°F (33°C) and dropped as low as -24°F (-31°C).
Rain, sun and snow
July is usually the wettest month. It brings about 3.2 inches (82 mm) of rain over 14 days, while March is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 13.3 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 38 days in a typical year, mostly from October through April.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Moscow runs cold, with daytime highs averaging 51°F (10°C) and nights around 34°F (1°C); expect showers on roughly 30 days across the season, plus around 6 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Moscow brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 74°F (23°C) and nights around 56°F (14°C); expect showers on roughly 33 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Moscow is chilly, with daytime highs averaging 49°F (9°C) and nights around 38°F (3°C); expect showers on roughly 31 days across the season, plus around 7 snowy days.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Moscow is frigid, with daytime highs averaging 26°F (-3°C) and nights around 17°F (-8°C); expect showers on roughly 36 days across the season, plus around 26 snowy days. Wind makes those temperatures feel harsher than they sound - pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge conditions on exposed skin.
Average temperatures in Moscow by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24° | 14° | 13 | 1.8 in | 1.6 h/day | 86% |
| February | 27° | 17° | 10 | 1.4 in | 3.7 h/day | 85% |
| March | 36° | 22° | 9 | 1.4 in | 7.0 h/day | 79% |
| April | 52° | 34° | 10 | 1.9 in | 9.1 h/day | 68% |
| May | 64° | 45° | 11 | 2.6 in | 11.4 h/day | 65% |
| June | 73° | 54° | 10 | 2.5 in | 13.3 h/day | 65% |
| July | 75° | 59° | 14 | 3.2 in | 12.6 h/day | 71% |
| August | 74° | 56° | 8 | 2.1 in | 11.4 h/day | 70% |
| September | 63° | 48° | 9 | 1.9 in | 8.0 h/day | 74% |
| October | 49° | 38° | 12 | 2.1 in | 4.5 h/day | 79% |
| November | 35° | 28° | 11 | 2.0 in | 1.8 h/day | 85% |
| December | 28° | 21° | 14 | 2.1 in | 1.0 h/day | 87% |