The 2025 Formula 1 season continues at pace this weekend with the Japanese Grand Prix – but what kind of weather conditions can the drivers expect for Round 3 of the championship?
As it stands, the first two days of action at the Suzuka Circuit look set to be dry and sunny, but the chance of rain is likely to increase amid cloudier conditions ahead of Sunday’s race.
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Scroll down to get a detailed weather forecast for the event ahead.

2025 Japanese Grand Prix weekend weather forecast
FRIDAY, APRIL 4 – FP1 AND FP2
Conditions: Sunny and dry all day. A bit breezy in the afternoon with gusts up to 30-40kph. FP1: 14°C // FP2: 15°C
Maximum temperature expected: 16 Celsius
Minimum temperature expected: 7 Celsius
Chance of rain: 0%
SATURDAY, APRIL 5 – FP3 AND QUALIFYING
Conditions: Mostly sunny and dry conditions expected for both sessions. Increasing clouds expected in the evening with a cold front approaching from the west. Light southeasterly wind for both sessions. FP3: 15°C // Q: 15°C
Maximum temperature expected: 16 Celsius
Minimum temperature expected: 6 Celsius
Chance of rain: 20%
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SUNDAY, APRIL 6 – RACE
Conditions: Cloudy with a cold front expected to cross the area in the second part of the night (2-10mm overall). Showers likely in the morning, then improvement expected in the afternoon. Slight chance of showers for the race. Race start: 17°C
Maximum temperature expected: 18 Celsius
Minimum temperature expected: 11 Celsius
Chance of rain: 80%
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