Japanese GP weather forecast: What will the weather be like in Suzuka?

The early Japanese GP weather forecast is out, and with cherry blossom season in full bloom, the drivers are set for cool conditions when they reach Suzuka.

With a calm build-up to the weekend set to take place, the weather conditions could be set for a different turn altogether come race day, if the forecast continues along the early predictions.

Japanese GP weather forecast: What are conditions like for FP1 and FP2?

Friday 4 April 2025 – FP1 (11.30am local time)

The FP1 weather conditions in Japan are due to be dry and sunny, with temperatures of 14°C for FP1. Wind is meant to be present all day, however, with gusts of up to 50kph.

Friday 4 April 2025 – FP2 (3pm local)

With the sun due to continue throughout Friday, FP2 is set to continue with dry and sunny conditions, with a temperature of 15°C for FP2 at Suzuka.

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Japanese GP weather forecast: What are conditions like for FP3 and Qualifying?

Saturday 5 April 2025 – FP3 (11.30am local)

Dry conditions are expected to continue into Saturday at Suzuka, with FP3 expected to stay dry with temperatures of 14°C.

Saturday 5 April 2025 – Qualifying (3pm local)

Cloud is expected to increase on Saturday afternoon at Suzuka, with a light south-easterly wind for both sessions and an early 20% chance of rain has now dropped to 0%, with a temperature of 15°C.

Japanese GP race weather forecast: What are conditions like for race day?

Sunday 6 April 2025 – Japanese Grand Prix (2pm local)

A cold front on Saturday night is expected to bring 3-10mm of rain on Sunday morning, with the FIA reporting a ‘high chance of light intermittent rain or drizzle, becoming unsettled with showers possible around midday’.

Temperatures are expected at 15°C for the Japanese Grand Prix, with a 20% chance of rain throughout the race.

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