BBC Weather
BBC Weather: A free Android weather app for forecasts, warnings and accessible updates. Ranked #5 of 62 in Weather Apps for Android by our editors (8.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free, accessible forecasts and warnings.
At a glance
- Editor score8.9 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree, accessible forecasts and warnings
- Free planYes
- Paid fromNone
- Severe-weather alertsYes
- Facts checked3 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Hourly forecasts and data up to 14 days ahead in supported locations
- Personalized Met Office warnings and precipitation chances
- Text-to-speech accessibility and a home-screen widget
Where it doesn't
- Forecast data up to 14 days is limited to supported locations
- No radar layers are listed among its features
- The app is available on Android only
Our verdict on BBC Weather
BBC Weather brings forecasts and weather information to Android users who want a free, general-purpose view of conditions. Its at-a-glance summaries and hourly forecasts cover tens of thousands of locations worldwide, while data up to 14 days ahead is available in supported locations. The app also gives precipitation chances for rain, hail and snow, a feels-like temperature that incorporates wind speed and humidity, and personalized Met Office weather warnings. Text-to-speech, location-based forecasts and a home-screen widget make it relevant to people who want forecast information in more than one format. It is a straightforward fit for everyday forecast checking rather than a specialist weather tool.
Its strongest case is the combination of forecast detail and practical access. Hourly information, precipitation chances and feels-like temperatures help users see more than a simple daily outlook, while personalized warnings add severe-weather information. The forecast horizon reaches up to 14 days in supported locations, including UK locations and major international cities. That qualifier matters: the extended hourly outlook does not apply everywhere, so users should consider how well their own location is covered. Sharing by Facebook, Twitter and email is also available for people who want to pass forecasts along.
The app is free to download and has no paid plan described here, so there is no tier comparison to weigh. Its listed platform is Android, and the standout accessibility option is text-to-speech. The feature set is centered on general forecasts and warnings; radar layers are not part of the listed offering. Choose BBC Weather if free forecasts, accessible updates and personalized warnings are the priority. Someone who needs radar views or a forecast horizon beyond the supported 14-day data should look for an alternative that explicitly provides those capabilities.
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BBC Weather pricing
BBC Weather fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | None |
| Minimum Android version | Not verified |
| Forecast horizon | 14 days |
| Radar layers | Not verified |
| Severe-weather alerts | Yes |
| Weather focus | General |
| Update interval | Not verified |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | Android |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | bbc.com |
| Facts checked | 3 Oct 2026 |
Alternatives to BBC Weather
- The Weather NetworkAn all-around Android weather app with long-range forecasts, layered maps and official warnings.9.3
- The Weather ChannelA general-purpose Android forecast app with radar, storm alerts and air-quality data.9.2
- Met Office Weather ForecastA free Android weather app with detailed local forecasts and a UK outlook up to 28 days.9.1
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