BBC Weather
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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 PlayComments on BBC Weather for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
Store listing
By British Broadcasting Corporation, from Google Play“You're always prepared with the latest weather forecast from BBC Weather.”
Description by British Broadcasting Corporation Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
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.
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 31
- App size
- 12.6 MB
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by BBC Weather
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 5.24.0
- Launched
- June 2013
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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
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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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.