This autumn, Moscow and its surrounding region are unlikely to experience the traditional “Indian summer.” Forecasters predict a week of dry, cool, but sunny weather, with potential overnight frosts dipping to minus one degree Celsius. No precipitation is expected until the end of the current working week.
Alexei Safonov, a weather observer for Meteoweb, explained that the absence of Indian summer is partly due to the unusually warm, summer-like conditions experienced throughout September. He detailed the upcoming forecast:
“On Monday, daytime temperatures will reach +10°C, while overnight in the region, temperatures could drop to -1°C. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday will bring pleasant weather, with daytime highs between +11°C and +13°C. However, nights will remain cold, potentially falling to -1°C again in some areas of the Moscow region due to clear skies causing cooling. A warming trend is expected by Friday, with daytime temperatures around +13°C and positive overnight temperatures of +3°C to +5°C, thanks to increased cloud cover. The weather will deteriorate over the weekend, Saturday and Sunday, with rain expected. Night temperatures will hover around +4°C to +6°C, and daytime temperatures will remain at +11°C to +13°C, possibly slightly cooler in the wider region. As for Indian summer, it is highly improbable this year. This is because the anticipated cyclone has already brought typical autumn temperatures, meaning we are now experiencing autumn weather according to the seasonal calendar.”
Additionally, meteorologists warn of a possible new atmospheric pressure record in Moscow on September 30th, with pressure potentially reaching 765 millimeters of mercury.
Rupert Blackwood 
Clement Ashworth