British Open 2025 weather forecast: What will conditions be like at Royal Portrush?
That's probably what comes to mind when you think of weather at the British Open, and that's exactly what players and fans are in for at Royal Portrush this week for the latest rendition of golf's oldest major.
Let's take a look at the weather forecast for the 2025 Open Championship.
*All forecasts courtesy of AccuWeather
Thursday weather forecast at Royal Portrush
Thursday will be the windiest day of the week, according to forecasters, who are calling for cloudy conditions with winds at 15-25 mph from the southeast. Expect temperatures in the upper 60s and rain showers for most of the day.
Friday weather forecast at Royal Portrush
Widespread showers in the morning become scattered in the afternoon on Friday, but forecasters expect a much lighter wind of 5-10 mph coming from the southwest with a high temperature around 65 degrees.
Saturday weather forecast at Royal Portrush
Much of the same Saturday. Cloudy with off-and-on rain, high temperatures in the mid 60s and winds from the southeast at 5-10 mph.
Sunday weather forecast at Royal Portrush
With the smallest chance of rain all week (40 percent), Sunday might be the most pleasant day. A mix of sun and clouds is expected, but showers could still move in for the closing stretch of the final round. Forecasters are calling for a high temperature in the upper 60s and a northwest wind at 10-15 mph.
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