PGA championship weather: Aronimink day-by-day weather forecast

The highly anticipated 2026 PGA Championship is set to take place at the historic Aronimink Golf Club, where the renowned Donald Ross-designed course has been carefully prepared since closing to regular play last November. Located just outside Philadelphia, the challenging par-70 layout will host the major championship for only the second time, more than six decades after Gary Player claimed victory there in 1962.

According to the latest PGA championship weather forecast, conditions throughout tournament week are expected to be mostly favorable for both players and spectators. Temperatures should remain comfortable without extreme heat, creating ideal playing conditions on the demanding parkland course.

Weather forecast at Aronimink

While a few light showers could move through the area before competition officially begins, forecasters do not currently expect significant weather disruptions. 

Overall, the PGA championship weather forecast points toward mild temperatures, manageable winds and a generally pleasant atmosphere for one of golf’s biggest events.

With the beautifully restored course ready to challenge the world’s top golfers, attention now turns to the daily conditions that could influence scoring and strategy throughout the championship week.

PGA Championship Weather Forecast

Rain showers may develop on Thursday, but the remainder of the week is forecast to bring mostly sunny and dry weather.

Cooler temperatures are expected at the start of the tournament before warming steadily toward the weekend, when highs could approach 80 degrees.

Winds may also become an important factor throughout the week, with gusts reaching or exceeding 20 mph at times.

Practice Day: Tuesday, May 12

• Temperatures: High: 67, Low: 52

• Rain: 35% chance

• Wind: 8-14 MPH, Gusts 22 MPH

Tuesday is expected to feature mostly sunny skies with no rain in the forecast, helping the course conditions become firmer ahead of the championship.

Practice Day: Wednesday, May 13

• Temperatures: High: 68, Low: 53

• Rain: 35% chance

• Wind: 8-14 MPH, Gusts 22 MPH

The final practice round may bring some unsettled weather, with scattered showers and the possibility of evening thunderstorms, potentially causing brief disruptions later in the day. 

Rainfall totals are currently expected to remain below a quarter inch, but even light precipitation could soften the course ahead of the opening round, creating conditions that may favor lower scores.

First Round Forecast: Thursday, May 14

• Temperatures: High: 68, Low: 53

• Rain: 35% chance

• Wind: 8-14 MPH, Gusts 22 MPH

Course conditions could remain slightly soft on Thursday, with a 35% chance of light rain in the forecast, although rainfall totals are expected to stay under 0.10 inches. 

Afternoon temperatures should climb to around 68 degrees Fahrenheit, while northwest winds between 8 and 14 mph with gusts reaching 22 mph may add another challenge for players during the opening round.

Second Round Forecast: Friday, May 15

• Temperatures: High: 69, Low: 48

• Rain: 15% chance

• Wind: 8-16 MPH, Gusts 24 MPH

After Thursday, dry conditions are expected to settle in for the remainder of the tournament.

Friday’s weather should remain comfortable, with temperatures hovering around 69°F and wind conditions similar to those seen during the opening round. 

Third Round Forecast: Saturday, May 16

• Temperatures: High: 77, Low: 52

• Rain: 10% chance

• Wind: 8-14 MPH, Gusts 22 MPH

A beautiful weekend is shaping up in Pennsylvania, with Saturday temperatures expected to climb to around 77°F under mostly pleasant conditions.

Winds from the west to southwest will range between 8 and 14 mph, with gusts reaching up to 22 mph at times. With only a 10% chance of rain in the forecast, the course should continue to firm up heading into the weekend rounds.

Final Round Forecast: Sunday, May 17

• Temperatures: High: 83, Low: 57

• Rain: 15% chance

• Wind: 8-12 MPH, Gusts 20 MPH

Sunday’s final round is expected to bring the warmest conditions of the tournament, with temperatures rising to around 83°F.

Steady west winds between 8 and 12 mph, along with gusts up to 20 mph, could still influence play during the closing stages. With only a 15% chance of rain currently in the forecast, players should face a dry, firm course that could provide a demanding finish for those battling for the championship.