Qatar MotoGP Weather 2026

Past race weekends at Lusail International Circuit

• Grand Prix of Qatar 2025Race start (20:00 local): 26.5°C, no rain in that hour, wind 15 km/h, gusts up to 22 km/hRace day (local): high 34.4°C, no rain
• Grand Prix of Qatar 2024Race start (20:00 local): 19.5°C, no rain in that hour, wind 5 km/h, gusts up to 8 km/hRace day (local): high 26.4°C, no rain

Reanalysis data for the surrounding area (Open-Meteo), not measurements on the track.

Frequently asked questions

When are the sessions at the Grand Prix of Qatar 2026?

The event runs November 6 – 8, 2026. Session times are not announced yet; they appear on this page once the calendar is updated.

Where does the forecast come from?

Forecasts come from the Open-Meteo Forecast API for the circuit's coordinates. Past race weekends use the Open-Meteo Historical Weather API: hourly reanalysis data for the surrounding area, not measurements on the track.

How often is the forecast updated?

While the race weekend is within the forecast range, the page requests a new forecast at most once an hour. The time of the last update is shown with the forecast.

How far ahead is the forecast available?

Up to 16 days ahead. The race-day forecast for the Grand Prix of Qatar 2026 is available from around October 24.

Which time zone are the times shown in?

Times are shown in the circuit's local time (Asia/Qatar). On the forecast you can switch to your own time zone.

What was the weather like at past race weekends at Lusail International Circuit?

2025 race start: 26.5°C, no rain in that hour, wind 15 km/h, gusts up to 22 km/h. 2024 race start: 19.5°C, no rain in that hour, wind 5 km/h, gusts up to 8 km/h. Values are reanalysis data for the surrounding area (Open-Meteo).