What’s the forecast for Canadian Grand Prix?
Weather Watch: Get the full 2026 Canadian Grand Prix weekend forecast
Published
17 MAY 2026
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Round 5 heads to Montreal, and if history tells us anything, it’s that the Canadian Grand Prix rarely does “predictable”.
Weather has long played its part here – from showdowns in the rain to sudden downpours that turn strategy completely on its head. Even in more recent summers, Montreal has a habit of keeping teams guessing right up to lights out.
This year, though, brings a small piece of history. For the first time ever, the Canadian Grand Prix lands in May – the earliest date the race has ever been held. In recent decades it’s been firmly a June staple, while the very first editions actually took place in the autumn.
So as we arrive at this new slot on the calendar, one thing remains familiar: in Montreal, the only guarantee is that nothing about the conditions ever feels guaranteed.
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Canadian Grand Prix forecast
FRIDAY - FP1 AND SPRINT QUALIFYING
Forecast: Cloudy with sunny spells
Temperature: 17C / 63F
Chance of precipitation: 20%
SATURDAY - SPRINT AND QUALIFYING
Forecast: Sunshine
Temperature: 18C/64F
Chance of precipitation: 10%
SUNDAY - RACE
Forecast: Scattered showers
Temperature: 19C/66F
Chance of precipitation: 60%
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