The streets of Monaco are ready for one of the most iconic races on the Formula 1 calendar, and the Monaco GP 2025 race weather is forecast to provide near-perfect conditions for Sunday’s spectacle. With no rain on the radar, teams will approach the afternoon with confidence in their strategies — and no need for emergency tyre changes.
The race begins at 3:00 PM local time (14:00 BST), and by then, the air temperature is expected to hover around 22°C (72°F), reaching up to 23°C (73°F) as the race progresses. Track surface temperatures in Monte Carlo will rise significantly higher, estimated between 41°C and 45°C (106°F to 113°F) — a factor that could influence tyre wear over the 78-lap distance.
Full weather breakdown for the 2025 Monaco GP
- Ambient Temperature: 22°C (72°F) at the start, rising to 23°C (73°F)
- Track Temperature: 41°C to 45°C (106°F–113°F)
- Chance of Rain: Below 20%
- Wind: Gentle southerly breeze at 7–10 km/h (4–6 mph)
- Humidity: Approximately 50–55%
Morning clouds are forecast to clear by midday, giving way to predominantly sunny skies. With rising atmospheric pressure over the region, any lingering instability from earlier in the weekend has now dissipated. That means no threat of red flags due to weather, and no unexpected downpours to throw race strategies into chaos.
Stable conditions put full focus on execution
With overtaking so limited around Monaco’s tight corners, pit stop timing and in-lap performance will be the key battlegrounds. The mandatory two-stop rule, introduced for this year’s event, adds a fresh layer of complexity to what is traditionally a strategy-driven race.
Tyre performance will be a central concern. Although Monaco is typically gentle on rubber, the high track temperatures expected this afternoon may challenge teams’ ability to stretch stint lengths — especially for those starting on the soft compound. A light sea breeze from the south is not expected to influence car stability, but it may offer slight relief from the rising heat on track.
As the paddock looks skyward one final time before lights out, the weather appears set to cooperate entirely. Teams will be able to commit to pre-race strategies without the need for wet-weather contingencies — making this year’s edition of the Monaco Grand Prix a test of precision, patience, and perfectly-timed pit stops.
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