The Volgograd region is bracing for a significant shift in weather as forecasts predict a mix of rain, thunderstorms, and fluctuating temperatures over the coming days. Starting on May 7, 2025, residents can expect rain in certain areas, accompanied by an increase in wind speed, which will reach up to 13 m/s. Daytime temperatures are expected to be relatively warm, ranging from +23°C to +28°C.
According to local meteorological services, the weather will take a turn for the worse on the night of May 8 when rains with thunderstorms are predicted to begin. These storms will not only bring precipitation but also gusty winds that could reach 20 m/s. The temperature will drop significantly at night, plummeting to as low as +5°C, before rebounding to a warmer +27°C during the day.
On May 9, the Volgograd region will see precipitation returning at night, although daytime conditions are expected to remain dry. Nighttime temperatures will hover around +4°C, while daytime highs will reach +22°C. In Volgograd specifically, rain is expected only during the night, with temperatures peaking at +21°C during the day.
Forecasts from Gismeteo indicate that rain in Volgograd will likely occur in the evening, while Yandex.Weather aligns with regional meteorological predictions, stating that precipitation will come overnight. Both services agree that daytime temperatures will max out at around +20°C.
As for May 8, the meteorological department warns of unstable weather patterns due to the passage of frontal systems. "The first frontal system is expected on the night of May 8, bringing short rains and increased winds during thunderstorms, with gusts reaching up to 15-20 m/s," explained Natalia Alatyrtseva, head of the hydrometeorological department of Volgograd's TsGMS.
On this day, nighttime temperatures will range between 10-15°C, dropping to 5-10°C during clearing. Daytime temperatures will vary from 14-19°C, with southern regions experiencing slightly warmer conditions between 19-24°C.
As the weekend approaches, the weather remains unpredictable. On the night of May 9, short rains are anticipated in Volgograd and surrounding areas, with temperatures possibly dropping to between 1-6°C during clearing. The daytime forecast suggests a warming trend, with temperatures rising to 16-21°C, and southern areas could see highs of 21-23°C. In Volgograd, nighttime temperatures on May 9 are projected to be between +7°C and +9°C, with daytime temperatures reaching 20-22°C.
Looking ahead to May 10, another frontal system is expected to move in, bringing even more intense precipitation. This system could result in heavy rainfall in some areas, along with thunderstorms and winds reaching up to 15-20 m/s. Nighttime temperatures will again range between 7-12°C, while daytime highs will vary from 14-19°C, with the southern regions potentially hitting 19-23°C. In Volgograd, temperatures on the night of May 10 are expected to be between 10-12°C, with daytime highs reaching 20-22°C.
Finally, on May 11 and 12, significant precipitation is not anticipated, but cool conditions will persist, with daytime temperatures only reaching 12-17°C. This pattern indicates a stark contrast from the warmer temperatures earlier in May, as the region prepares for a more temperate climate.
Overall, the second long weekend of May is shaping up to be marked by unstable weather conditions, with rain and thunderstorms expected to dominate the forecast. Residents are advised to stay updated on weather alerts and prepare for the cooler temperatures and potential storms ahead.
