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Android Apps > Weather > BBC Weather
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BBC Weather

by British Broadcasting Corporation · Weather · Free
On Google Play since June 2013 · Data updated 2026-10-23
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BBC Weather is made and published by British Broadcasting Corporation. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with British Broadcasting Corporation. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to British Broadcasting Corporation and are shown as published on Google Play.

AppBrain's verdict

EstablishedPopularLoved by usersTop 10
Rating on Google Play
4.53
343,562 ratings
Installs
15 million
Last updated
October 15, 2026
Ads
No ads
Size
12.6 MB

BBC Weather is popular, with 15 million installs. Users love it: 4.5 stars from 343,562 ratings. Its best ranking is #5 in Top Free, Weather in United Kingdom.

Pros & Cons

  • Reliable, hourly forecasts for UK and tens of thousands of locations.
  • Personalised Met Office weather warnings.
  • Clear, easy-to-read layout with accessibility features (text-to-speech).
  • Location-based forecasts with privacy-conscious handling of location data.
  • Lacks some advanced metrics like live radar visuals and detailed daily metrics (e.g., wind, humidity) emphasized by some competitors.
  • Widget/customization options may be less extensive than some rivals.

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on BBC Weather for Android

★★★★★ Michael Sheffield · Sep 25, 2026
Very useful for day to day information. Long range reasonably accurate, so can arrange outside events with confidence.
★★★★★ Jo Curtis · Oct 1, 2026
Clear maps and pretty reliable daily weather reports. Easy to use app. Idiot-proof. That's why I can use it!!!!!
★★★★★ Lynda Pilkington · Sep 25, 2026
I like this App as its very informative, usually spot on for weather changes and helps me plan what I do every day. I have looked at other weather Apps but will always use this one. Thank you.
★★★★☆ Steven Row · Oct 7, 2026
It works ok for general weather predictions, but I live in an unpredictable weather area, where squally rain showers happen alot of the time. I use the radar feature of 'Weather 24' to really tell me the weather.
★☆☆☆☆ Tony · Jul 27, 2026
Woefully inaccurate app. One of the BBC promotional ads on the News channel says, "when the weather can't make up its mind, we can help you make up yours" but in reality you can't rely on it as a forecasting device, even in real time let alone in advance. Update 27/07/26 - Still this app is no better. Perhaps when the Met Office finally takes back the full forecasting role for the BBC, across all platforms, we might just see an improvement, let's hope so.
★☆☆☆☆ Tashan Palmer · Jul 18, 2026
I don't understand why you need to sign in or sign up just to start using this app just to check the weather. This app is ok but doesn’t show me my accurate current location in my hometown.
★☆☆☆☆ Ben Dragon · Sep 30, 2026
Used this app for a long time but ditching it now. Changed my holiday dates due to a bad 3-day forecast of rain, thunder and showers. Initial forecast changed dramatically to decent weather and has now changed from sunshine to rain for one of my new dates next week. Seems only reasonably accurate at 1 or 2 days out

Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Store listing

By British Broadcasting Corporation, from Google Play

“You're always prepared with the latest weather forecast from BBC Weather.”

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Description by British Broadcasting Corporation Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Wherever you are, and whatever your plans, you're always prepared with the latest weather forecast from BBC Weather. Easy to understand, with hourly forecasts for tens of thousands of locations around the globe.

Main features:
Get the information you need – fast. Including:
● At-a-glance forecasts, so you can make decisions quickly
● Hourly data up to 14 days ahead (in UK locations and major international cities)
● 'Chance of precipitation', giving you a heads-up about rain, hail or snow
● 'Feels like' temperature, which takes into account wind speed and humidity
● Met Office weather warnings, personalised to locations that matter to you
● Social-friendly forecasts, sharable on Facebook, Twitter and email
● Text-to-speech accessibility
● Easy-to-read, intuitive layout

BBC Weather app and your privacy:
The BBC Weather app allows you to see weather information based on your current location. When you first install the app, we’ll ask you whether you wish to enable this option. You can turn this feature on/off at any time via Settings > Apps > BBC Weather > Permissions > Locations.

If you choose to enable this feature, the app uses your device's location to find the closest location where weather information is available. The BBC does not store nor share your device's precise location in accordance with the BBC’s Privacy Policy: https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/about/57854010.

If you choose to enable this feature for the BBC Weather widget, we request permission to access your device’s location while the app is closed or not in use. This ensures that the widget can continuously display the most up-to-date forecast for your current location.

If you install this app, you accept the BBC Terms of Use: https://www.bbc.co.uk/terms.

For attribution and analysis purposes, our data processor AppsFlyer collects the below information about you:
- Your device information, such as device type
- Your IP address to determine your location
- Activity data, such as the time you downloaded the app
- Which sites (if any) referred you to download and use the app

You can opt out from AppsFlyer tracking by filling out their ‘Forget My Device’ form: https://www.appsflyer.com/optout.

About BBC Weather:
BBC Weather is responsible for preparing and broadcasting weather forecasts across the BBC, in association with the MeteoGroup. It broadcast its first weather forecast in 1922 and by 1936 was pioneering the use of weather maps during TV forecasts. The BBC Weather app was launched in 2013 and is now one of the most popular weather apps in the UK.

Recent changes:
A light flurry of improvements and bug fixes.
Official page on Google Play

Safety and technology

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Ads
No ads
Price
Free
Libraries
31
App size
12.6 MB
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by BBC Weather

35 permissions · 31 libraries
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Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
5.24.0
Launched
June 2013
  • Oct 15, 2026UpdateVersion 5.24.0
  • Oct 1, 2026UpdateVersion 5.23.0
  • Sep 16, 2026UpdateVersion 5.22.0
  • Sep 2, 2026UpdateVersion 5.21.0
  • Aug 20, 2026UpdateVersion 5.20.0
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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
41 thousand
Per day
1.4 thousand
30-day average
Play install range
10+ million
Launched
June 2013

Installs over time

BBC Weather has been installed 15 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 1.4 thousand installs per day.

Rankings

Google Play top charts
Highest rank
#5
Chart
Top Free
Weather
Country
United Kingdom

Google Play Rankings for BBC Weather

Top rankings

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5 United Kingdom Weather Top Free
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Ranking history in United Kingdom

About the app and developer

About BBC Weather

BBC Weather is a weather app developed by British Broadcasting Corporation.

Install Statistics

BBC Weather has been installed 15 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 41 thousand times. It is ranked #5 in weather.

User Ratings

BBC Weather is rated 4.53 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 340 thousand ratings.

App Information

BBC Weather is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 12.64 MB. The latest version available is 5.24.0. The last update was on October 15, 2026.

Technical Requirements

The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since June 2013.

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Developer information for British Broadcasting Corporation

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Frequently asked questions about BBC Weather

Is BBC Weather free?

Yes. BBC Weather is free on Google Play.

Is BBC Weather still available?

Yes. BBC Weather is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on October 15, 2026.

Does BBC Weather contain ads?

No. Google Play does not list BBC Weather as containing ads.

How large is BBC Weather?

BBC Weather is 12.64 MB.

Is BBC Weather suitable for children?

Google Play rates the content of BBC Weather as suitable for everyone.

How many times has BBC Weather been installed?

Google Play lists 10,000,000+ installs for BBC Weather.

How do people rate BBC Weather?

BBC Weather scores 4.53 out of 5 stars, from 343,562 ratings on Google Play.

Who made BBC Weather?

BBC Weather was developed by British Broadcasting Corporation. It is listed in the weather category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to BBC Weather?

People looking at BBC Weather also look at these weather apps: Weather Forecast & Widgets, Live Weather Forecast App, Weather, Weather Forecast, Weather Forecast.

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