Is it a good day to cycle?
Know the best hours before you leave.
What makes a good cycling day
A great ride comes down to a few conditions a general forecast buries. GoNoGo Weather scores each hour on the ones that matter most to cyclists:
| Factor | Great | Caution | No-go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rain | Dry | Showers likely / wet roads | Heavy rain or storms |
| Wind | Under 30 km/h | 30–49 km/h gusts | 50+ km/h gusts (capped to MAYBE; 70+ NO-GO) |
| Feels-like temp | 8–30°C | 4–8°C or 30–34°C | Freezing / extreme heat |
| Visibility | Clear | Light haze | Fog |
The score combines these into a single 0–100 rating: 70+ is a GO, 45–69 a MAYBE (fine with the right kit or timing), below 45 a NO-GO. Because it scores every hour, it can pick out the calm, dry window on an otherwise mixed day.
Wind matters more than cyclists admit
Unlike a car or motorbike, on a bike you are the engine — and a stiff headwind is the single biggest thing that turns a fun ride into a grind. Sustained wind above 30 km/h saps your pace noticeably, and strong gusts can be genuinely hard to control. Because of that, once gusts reach about 50 km/h we cap the verdict at MAYBE no matter how good the rest of the day is, and from 70 km/h it's NO-GO — so a "warm and dry but brutally windy" day is correctly flagged rather than looking perfect.
Cold and heat both cost you
Cyclists generate a lot of heat, so moderate cold is fine with layers — but below about 4°C feels-like, wind chill at speed and numb hands become the limiter. At the other end, riding hard above 30°C raises heat-stress risk, so the score steps down in real heat and flags dangerous heat clearly. The rating uses the forecast's "feels-like" temperature, which reflects the ambient wind (not your riding speed).
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Cycling weather FAQ
What wind speed is too strong for cycling?
Most riders are comfortable with sustained wind under 30 km/h. Above that a headwind really saps your pace, and from about 50 km/h gusts we cap the verdict at MAYBE, and NO-GO from 70 km/h, especially on exposed roads or deep wheels. Our tool reads both sustained wind and peak gusts.
Is it OK to cycle in the rain?
Light rain is manageable with a shell and lights, but wet roads cut grip and braking, and cold rain chills you fast. The verdict flags rain risk so you can pick a dry window or dress for it.
How cold is too cold to ride?
With layers, most riders are fine down to about 4°C feels-like; below that, wind chill and numb hands become the limiter. The score uses the forecast's feels-like temperature, which reflects ambient wind (cycling adds a little more chill on top).
How far ahead can I plan a ride?
The 7-day outlook gives a day-by-day rating so you can pick your day, and the ★ best-window highlights the single best block this week. The hourly view is most reliable for the next 24–48 hours.