What is the weather forecast for the 2025 Australian Grand Prix?

Mar 12, 2025 11:06am UTC

Formula 1 returns to action this weekend with the 2025 season-opening Australian Grand Prix – but what kind of weather conditions can the drivers expect to be competing in?

As it stands, the first two days at Melbourne’s Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit are set to feature hot, sunny conditions, but wind and rain could both play their part when it comes to the race.

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Scroll down to get a detailed weather forecast for the event ahead.

2025 Australian Grand Prix weekend weather forecast

FRIDAY, MARCH 14 – FP1 AND FP2
Conditions: Sunny and fair with a few thin, high clouds at times. Light-to-moderate southerly wind. FP1: 26°C // FP2: 27°C
Maximum temperature expected: 28 Celsius
Minimum temperature expected: 15 Celsius
Chance of rain: 0%

SATURDAY, MARCH 15 – FP3 AND QUALIFYING
Conditions: Mostly sunny with a veil of high clouds in the afternoon. Increasing clouds later in the evening. Hottest day of the week with up to 35 Celsius. Moderate northerly wind with gusts up to 30-40kph. FP3: 32°C // Q: 33°C
Maximum temperature expected: 35 Celsius
Minimum temperature expected: 18 Celsius
Chance of rain: <20%

SUNDAY, MARCH 16 – RACE
Conditions: High chance of rain from midday with a rainy front expected to cross the area in the afternoon. Rain amount expected 3-10mm. Breezy southwesterly wind with gusts up to 40-50kph. Cooler conditions. Race start: 23°C
Maximum temperature expected: 25 Celsius
Minimum temperature expected: 19 Celsius
Chance of rain: >80%