Indy 500 Weather Forecast

Sunny skies with a chance of rain

A thunderstorm is possible early this morning, but otherwise, the day will be warm with plenty of sunshine. According to the hourly forecast on the Weather Underground website, there is a 68 percent chance of rain at the green flag.

Race day forecast

Here's what to expect on race day, May 26, 2023:

• High temperature: 86 degrees
• Low temperature: 68 degrees
• Chance of rain: 68 percent
• Wind: 10-15 mph

The IndyStar analyzed 20 years of historic data from Weather Underground for May 26. The average high temperature on Race Day is 84 degrees, and the average low temperature is 64 degrees. The average chance of rain is 30 percent.

So, while there is a chance of rain on race day, it is not a sure thing. And even if it does rain, it is likely to be a brief shower. So, don't let the weather forecast keep you from enjoying the race!