What is the weather forecast for the 2024 Dutch Grand Prix?

After a pause in the action for the summer break, the second half of the 2024 F1 season kicks off this weekend at Zandvoort – but what does the weather have in store for the Dutch Grand Prix?

As it stands, the forecast looks mixed across all three days at the track, with a persistent chance of showers throughout meaning that the teams will be keeping a close eye on the potentially changing conditions.

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

2024 Dutch Grand Prix weekend weather forecast

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 – FP1 AND FP2
Conditions: Mostly cloudy to overcast all day long. Significant chance of light showers around dawn and in the afternoon. Strong southwesterly wind with gusts up to 75 kph possible from 1100 to 1900. FP1: 19°C // FP2: 20°C
Maximum temperature expected: 21 Celsius
Minimum temperature expected: 18 Celsius
Chance of rain: 40%

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 – FP3 AND QUALIFYING
Conditions: Mostly cloudy with a gradually increasing chance of rain through the day. Light to moderate westerly wind with gusts up to 45 kph all day long. To be confirmed. Very low confidence in the forecast. FP3: 19°C // Q: 21°C
Maximum temperature expected: 21 Celsius
Minimum temperature expected: 17 Celsius
Chance of rain: 60%

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 – RACE
Conditions: Partly cloudy with large sunny spells. Likely dry at this range with only a slight chance of one or two light showers. Light southwesterly wind for the race. Coolest day of the week. Race start: 18°C
Maximum temperature expected: 18 Celsius
Minimum temperature expected: 15 Celsius
Chance of rain: Less than 20%