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

As the 2024 F1 season moves into its concluding stages, the paddock heads straight from Las Vegas to Qatar for the penultimate round on the calendar – and here’s the weather forecast for the weekend ahead.

As it stands, the drivers are likely to be greeted by dry and mild conditions as they get behind the wheel for the night-time race in Lusail, while they will also be faced with the additional challenge of the Sprint during its final appearance of the campaign.

F1 NATION: Verstappen's fourth title, the resurgence of Mercedes and a titanic constructors' battle – it's our Las Vegas GP review

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

2024 Qatar Grand Prix weekend weather forecast

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 – FP1 AND SPRINT QUALIFYING
Conditions: Sunny. Cooler temperature with the northerly wind 15-20kph with gusts up to 45kph. FP1: 23°C // SQ: 19°C
Maximum temperature expected: 23 Celsius
Minimum temperature expected: 17 Celsius
Chance of rain: <20%

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30 – SPRINT AND QUALIFYING
Conditions: Becoming partly cloudy. Northeasterly wind (20kph gusts 45kph) during the day, decreasing in the evening. SR: 22°C // Q: 19°C
Maximum temperature expected: 23 Celsius
Minimum temperature expected: 15 Celsius
Chance of rain: 0%

READ MORE: 5 Winners and 5 Losers from Las Vegas – Whose gamble paid off under the lights?

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 – RACE
Conditions: Same conditions. Still breezy (NE 15-20kph gusts 40kph) during the day, decreasing in the evening. Race start: 21-20°C
Maximum temperature expected: 24 Celsius
Minimum temperature expected: 15 Celsius
Chance of rain: 0%

DISCOVER MORE...

Dramatic collisions, shock winners and drivers on strike – 8 of the most chaotic season openers in F1 history

Epic road trips, rapping with Tsunoda and strange glasses – Getting to know the real Isack Hadjar

5 Winners and 5 Losers from Australia – Who started their season in style?

‘I felt for him like a father’ – Anthony Hamilton reveals what he said to Hadjar in heartfelt embrace

MONDAY MORNING DEBRIEF: Spins, heartbreak but also early success – how did the 2025 rookies fare in Melbourne?