Moscow is bracing for a significant shift in weather as August arrives, trading scorching heat for cooler temperatures and substantial rainfall. The end of July will give way to a wetter and less intense climate, with thunderstorms expected.

The weekend is forecast to bring almost a third of the month’s typical rainfall. After a period dominated by an anticyclone, changes are on the horizon.

The final day of July will see temperatures ranging from +28 °C to +30 °C, accompanied by a southeasterly wind of 3-8 m/s. Atmospheric pressure will be low, at 744 millimeters of mercury.

Looking ahead to Friday, August 1, forecasters predict brief rains and thunderstorms throughout the day, with temperatures reaching up to +28 °C. Nighttime temperatures are expected to drop to +20 °C.

Saturday is predicted to bring similar conditions overnight, but the daytime will be cooler, with temperatures only reaching +23 °C. Heavy rain is anticipated, with approximately 21 millimeters of precipitation expected, which is a notable portion of the monthly average.

Sunday offers a respite from the wet weather, with no precipitation anticipated. Temperatures will range from +18 °C to +21 °C at night and rise to +25 °C during the day.

Moscow recently experienced severe weather in mid-July, including heavy rains and hail, with subway tracks even being flooded on the 22nd.