Roland-Garros Weather Guide: Paris Late-Spring Clay Court Conditions

By Kevin Roth, sports meteorologist. Weather guide for sports fans and bettors.

Venue

Stade Roland-Garros

Location

Paris, France

Tournament

French Open

Window

Late May through early June

Climate

Roland-Garros is played on red clay in western Paris. Late-spring French conditions bring mild variable temperatures with rain risk. Court Philippe-Chatrier has a retractable roof; Suzanne-Lenglen also has a roof. Outer courts play open-air.

Weather angle

Rain is the defining variable at Roland-Garros because clay drains slowly and matches suspend readily. Heavy clay after rain plays slower, favors baseline grinders, and rewards defensive play. Roof status on the two show courts keeps marquee matches on schedule; outer-court delays cascade through the day's order of play.

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