BOM Weather review
A free Australian weather app with detailed forecasts, alerts and offline access.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
For people checking weather across Australia, BOM Weather brings forecasts and official weather information from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology to mobile devices. It shows current temperature, rain, wind and humidity, with hourly forecasts for the next 72 hours and a seven-day outlook. Saved and searchable Australian locations make it useful for tracking more than one place, while offline mode supports access when a connection is unavailable. Its general weather focus suits everyday planning rather than a single specialist activity.
Forecast and observation tools provide useful context beyond a headline temperature. The rain map shows conditions 90 minutes into the past and future, and the app includes past temperature, wind and rain information for 72 hours. Rain notifications can be set for up to three locations; severe-weather and other warnings add another alert channel. Widgets display weather for current or selected locations. Together, these features suit people who want forecasts, recent conditions and warnings in one app, especially when following Australian locations.
The app is free on mobile and tablet, with no paid tiers described. Android support starts at Android 7, and the app is also available on iOS. Its location coverage is specifically Australian, so people seeking forecasts centered on other countries should choose an alternative. BOM Weather is a good fit for Australian residents, travelers and anyone following weather there who values offline access and rain or severe-weather notifications; it is less suited to users who need broader international coverage or a paid service tier.
BOM Weather pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Hourly forecasts for 72 hours plus a seven-day outlook
- Rain map spans 90 minutes into the past and future
- Offline mode, widgets and alerts for saved locations
- Where it doesn't
- Forecasts and saved locations focus on Australia
- Rain notifications cover up to three locations
- Android support requires Android 7 or above
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