Gran Turismo 7 has rain at 11 track locations. Not more. If you pick any other track, you race in the dry, and no setting will change that. Here is the full list, how to turn the rain on, which tyres to fit and how I would drive when the track is wet.
I checked this list on 5 October 2026. Polyphony Digital has added tracks since launch, but the rain list is the same one the game shipped with. For every track in the game, wet or dry, see my GT7 track list.
All GT7 tracks with rain
| Track | Country | Type | Why race it in the wet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spa-Francorchamps | Belgium | Real | Eau Rouge and Pouhon with no grip. The best wet track in the game |
| Nürburgring | Germany | Real | The Nordschleife in the rain is the hardest drive in GT7 |
| Circuit de la Sarthe | France | Real | Long straights, lots of spray, late braking into the chicanes |
| Red Bull Ring | Austria | Real | Short lap, three big stops. Good place to learn wet braking |
| Suzuka | Japan | Real | The esses punish every early throttle |
| Fuji Speedway | Japan | Real | A very long straight and a slow, slippery last sector |
| Autopolis | Japan | Real | Flowing, up and down, hard on the front tyres |
| Tsukuba | Japan | Real | A one minute lap. Perfect for testing wet tyres |
| Tokyo Expressway | Japan | Original | Walls on both sides and standing water. No room for a mistake |
| High Speed Ring | Japan | Original | Simple and fast. The easiest wet track to start with |
| Dragon Trail Gardens | Croatia | Original | Technical, with a lot of medium speed corners |
Eight are real circuits and three are Gran Turismo originals. Four of the real ones are in Japan, which is no surprise from a Japanese studio. If you want more of them, I have a full list of the Japanese tracks in GT7.
One note on layouts. Rain belongs to the location, but some layouts and time of day slots have fewer weather options than others. If you do not see rain on the layout you picked, try the main layout of the same track.
GT7 tracks without rain
Everything that is not in the table above. The ones people ask about most:
- Mount Panorama. No rain at Bathurst.
- Interlagos. A track famous for wet races, and dry only in GT7.
- Daytona, Road Atlanta, Watkins Glen, Laguna Seca and Willow Springs. None of the American tracks have rain.
- Brands Hatch, Monza, Barcelona and Sainte-Croix.
- Grand Valley, Trial Mountain, Deep Forest and Eiger Nordwand.
- Yas Marina and Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Both came with the Spec III update in December 2025, both dry only.
- All the dirt and snow tracks. See my GT7 rally tracks list for those.
Why so few? Polyphony has never given a full answer. Wet weather in GT7 is not a filter on the picture. The water builds up on the surface, the racing line dries first and the puddles sit where the track is low. That work is done track by track, and so far only the 11 launch locations have it.
How to turn on rain in GT7
You set rain yourself in two places: a custom race and a multiplayer lobby.
- Go to World Circuits and pick one of the 11 tracks.
- Choose Custom Race (or open a lobby in Multiplayer).
- Open the race settings and find the time and weather option.
- Pick a rain preset. On tracks with rain you get a group of them, from light drizzle up to torrential rain under thick cloud.
- For a race where the weather moves, use the custom weather option and line up the slots yourself, for example dry, then light rain, then heavy rain.
That step 4 is also the test. If the weather menu shows no rain presets, the track has no rain.
In time trial you can pick the conditions the same way. In the career, the weather is fixed by the event. Some races are wet from the start, and a few of the long ones change during the race, so always look at the weather radar before you choose tyres.
Which tyres for the rain
GT7 has two wet racing tyres: Racing Intermediate and Racing Heavy Wet. You buy them in the Tuning Shop like any other tyre, and you have to own them before the race. The game will not lend you a set on the grid.
| Track state | Tyre | What I would do |
|---|---|---|
| Damp, a dry line is visible | Racing slicks or Intermediate | Stay on slicks only if it is drying. If it is getting wetter, pit |
| Wet, no standing water | Racing Intermediate | The default wet tyre. Works in most rain presets |
| Heavy rain, puddles, aquaplaning | Racing Heavy Wet | Slower in light rain, but the only tyre that clears the water |
| Road car on Sports or Comfort tyres | The same tyre | They have a tread, so they work. Just brake a lot earlier |
Buy the Intermediates first. In my view they cover most of what the game throws at you. The Heavy Wet is for the worst presets and for the moment the car starts to float on the straights.
Two tools help you decide:
- The weather radar. It is one of the pages of the multi function display. It shows the rain cells around the track and where they are going. If a cell is about to hit the circuit, pit before the others do.
- The surface water gauge. Next to the tyre display there is a small bar that fills as the track gets wetter. Low bar, slicks or Intermediates. High bar, Heavy Wets.
The track does not get wet evenly, and it does not dry evenly either. The racing line dries first because the cars clear the water. When it is drying, stay on the line. When your wet tyres are too hot, do the opposite on the straights and run through the damp patches to cool them.
How I would drive in the wet
Rain is the best teacher there is. In karting you learn it early: the kart has no grip, so every input has to be clean. The same rules work in GT7.
Brake earlier and softer. In the dry you hit the pedal hard and release. In the wet, a hard hit locks the fronts at once. Build the pressure a little slower and start 20 to 30 metres sooner.
Turn less. If the car does not turn, more steering will not help. Slow down more, then turn. A wet tyre gives up without much warning.
Wait on the throttle. This is where most spins come from. Get the car straight first, then open the throttle in one smooth move. Short shift if the rear still spins.
Try a different line. On a real track, the normal line is the most slippery in the rain because of the rubber on it, so you go around the outside. GT7 is not as strong on that as real life, but standing water does collect on the inside of some corners. If the apex is a puddle, stay one car width off it.
Use the assists without shame. Traction control at 2 or 3 is faster than a spin. ABS on Default. If you drive on a pad, read my GT7 controller settings too, because a smooth trigger matters more here than anywhere.
For the setup, soften the car. Softer springs and anti-roll bars, a bit more ride height, more downforce at both ends and a brake balance one or two steps to the rear. My GT7 tuning guide explains each of those settings. More general advice is in my GT7 driving tips.
Where to start
If you have never raced in the wet in GT7, do it in this order:
- High Speed Ring, light rain, a Gr.4 car on Intermediates. Wide, simple, and you learn how early you have to brake.
- Tsukuba or Red Bull Ring. Short laps, so you repeat the same braking zones many times.
- Suzuka or Spa. Now the fast corners come in.
- Nürburgring Nordschleife, heavy rain. Only when the rest feels easy.
Common problems
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| No rain option for the track | The track has no rain in GT7. Pick one of the 11 in the list |
| The car aquaplanes on the straights | Fit Heavy Wet tyres and raise the ride height a few millimetres |
| Wheelspin on every exit | Traction control at 2 or 3, short shift, and open the throttle later |
| The fronts lock on the brakes | Brake earlier and softer, and move the brake balance one or two steps to the rear |
| The rear steps out when you lift | More rear downforce, and be smooth when you come off the throttle |
| Intermediates overheat | The track is drying. Drive off the dry line on the straights to cool them, or pit for slicks |
FAQ
How many tracks in GT7 have rain?
11 track locations: Spa-Francorchamps, Nürburgring, Circuit de la Sarthe, Red Bull Ring, Suzuka, Fuji Speedway, Autopolis, Tsukuba, Tokyo Expressway, High Speed Ring and Dragon Trail Gardens.
Can you make it rain on any track in GT7?
No. Rain only exists on those 11 locations. On every other track the weather menu has clear and cloudy presets and nothing else.
Does Mount Panorama have rain in GT7?
No. Bathurst is dry only. The same goes for Interlagos, Daytona, Laguna Seca, Monza and Brands Hatch.
Do the new DLC tracks have rain?
Not so far. The tracks added after launch, including Yas Marina and Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve from the Spec III update, are dry only as of October 2026.
How do I turn on rain in a custom race?
Pick one of the 11 tracks in World Circuits, choose Custom Race, open the time and weather setting and select a rain preset. For changing weather, use the custom weather slots.
What tyres do I need for rain in GT7?
Racing Intermediates for a wet track and Racing Heavy Wets for standing water. You have to buy them in the Tuning Shop before the race.
Does the track dry out in GT7?
Yes. When the rain stops, the racing line dries first. That is your cue to stay on the line and think about slicks.
Is there rain in Sport mode daily races?
Sometimes. Polyphony picks the conditions each week, and a wet race does come up now and then. More on how they work on my GT7 daily races page.