Sunny spells, mild heat, and dry skies await F1 drivers at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, with low rain chances forecasted.
Canada will host the tenth round of the 2025 F1 season this weekend, but what kind of weather awaits the drivers in Montreal?
While the Gilles Villeneuve Circuit was hit by rain during last year’s race, it appears conditions will remain dry this time, with forecasts calling for a mix of sunshine and clouds throughout the three-day event.
Rain chances stand at 0% for Free Practice 1 and 2, and no more than 20% for Saturday or Sunday.
| Friday, June 13 | Saturday, June 14 | Sunday, June 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sessions | FP1 & FP2 | FP3 & Qualifying | Race |
| Conditions | Sunny AM, high clouds PM, dry, light NW to W wind | High clouds clearing, dry, light NE wind, low confidence | Dry, sunny, very light wind |
| Session Temps (°C) | FP1: 19 / FP2: 20 | FP3: 20 / Q: 22 | Start: 23 |
| Session Temps (°F) | FP1: 66 / FP2: 68 | FP3: 68 / Q: 72 | Start: 73 |
| High (°C/°F) | 20 / 68 | 22 / 72 | 23 / 73 |
| Low (°C/°F) | 11 / 52 | 12 / 54 | 12 / 54 |
| Rain Probability | 0% | < 20% | 20% |
FRIDAY, JUNE 13 – FP1 AND FP2
Conditions: Sunny in the morning, with high cloud cover developing around noon and thickening in the evening. A dry day is expected. Light northwesterly winds shifting west in the afternoon.
FP1: 19°C // FP2: 20°C
Forecast High: 20°C
Forecast Low: 11°C
Rain Probability: 0%
SATURDAY, JUNE 14 – FP3 AND QUALIFYING
Conditions: High cloud cover clearing to sunny skies in the afternoon. A dry day is expected. Light northeasterly winds. Forecast confidence is low at this range and depends on the position of a projected low-pressure system over Ontario.
FP3: 20°C // Qualifying: 22°C
Forecast High: 22°C
Forecast Low: 12°C
Rain Probability: < 20%
SUNDAY, JUNE 15 – RACE
Conditions: The air mass is expected to dry out, leading to a sunny and dry day. Very light winds.
Race Start: 23°C
Forecast High: 23°C
Forecast Low: 12°C
Rain Probability: 20%
