Latest 2026 Daytona 24 Hours weather forecast

For the 2026 Daytona 24 Hours, dry weather is forecast for the entirety of the race — one of the biggest on the motorsport calendar.

The 64th running of the Rolex 24, otherwise known as the Daytona 24 Hours, takes place at the legendary Daytona International Speedway in Florida, United States.

It is set to get underway at 1:40 p.m. local time (EST), early afternoon for those watching in Europe. Dry weather is expected for when the green flag flies for two trips around the clock.

A gentle breeze from the northeast will affect the four car classes for the majority of the race, although gusts at times could reach up to 16 mph.

Across the running on Saturday, sunny skies and temperatures of up to 22 degrees Celsius are expected, with the forecast dropping to 16 degrees Celsius during the night.

While still dry and sunny, the weather on Sunday for the second half of the race paints a different picture, requiring careful management from teams and drivers.

Sunday could potentially see record-breaking temperatures for January in Florida, with 28 degrees Celsius possible in the final hours — the record is 31 degrees Celsius.

This will increase strain on the tyres, while the wind will also change direction, coming from the east in the early hours of Sunday morning before shifting again in the final hours to the south, with gusts of up to 23 mph.

Rain is unlikely but not impossible, with the greatest chance currently coming in the opening couple of hours — although, as things stand, it sits at only a 20% chance.

The #93 Acura Meyer Shank Racing starts from overall pole and is joined on the front row by the #40 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing. Starting third in the GTP class and overall is the #7 Porsche Penske outfit, looking for a third consecutive Daytona 24 Hours win.