Moscow's Climate
Moscow has a humid continental climate marked by sharp contrasts between seasons. Winters are long, harsh and snow-covered from November to March, typically -10°C to -5°C and capable of dropping below -20°C during cold snaps. Summers are short but warm at around 18–24°C, occasionally exceeding 30°C, with afternoon thunderstorms, while spring and autumn are brief, transitional and often muddy.