The Met Office app provides reliable and accurate weather forecasts for the UK, helping users plan their day with confidence. From hourly updates to a full 7-day outlook, the app covers temperature, rain, wind, UV index, and pollen levels. Designed for everyday use, it ensures that users are informed of changing weather conditions and extreme events, enabling better preparation for work, travel, or leisure.
Accurate Hourly and Daily Forecasts
The app provides detailed forecasts from 1 hour to 7 days ahead for chosen locations. Users can access information on the probability of rain or snow, actual and 'feels like' temperatures, wind speed and direction, visibility, humidity, and UV index. These insights help plan outdoor activities, travel, and daily routines.
National Severe Weather Warnings
Receive official UK National Severe Weather Warnings for extreme conditions such as snow, thunderstorms, strong winds, ice, and fog. Instant notifications keep users informed, helping them stay safe during hazardous weather events.
Interactive Weather Maps
Track changing conditions with interactive maps, including rainfall radar, UK surface pressure charts, and severe weather overlays. The app shows rainfall over the past 6 hours and displays regional conditions to give a comprehensive view of weather patterns.
Expert Video Forecasts
Access video updates from Met Office experts, providing analysis of upcoming weather and seasonal conditions. These forecasts offer context and guidance for planning daily activities.
Additional Features
The Met Office app also provides air pollution forecasts, sunrise and sunset times, and seasonal pollen notifications from March to September. These extra features allow users to monitor environmental conditions beyond temperature and precipitation.
Customisation and Accessibility
The app allows users to receive forecasts for multiple locations, adjust notification settings, and remove advertisements with a £7.99/year in-app purchase. Location services can be enabled or disabled to ensure privacy while providing accurate, localised forecasts. Accessibility features are included to ensure broad usability across different devices and user needs.
FAQs
Q1: Can I get weather updates for multiple locations?
Yes, the app allows users to add and track multiple locations for personalised forecasts.
Q2: How does the app alert me to severe weather?
Users receive real-time notifications for UK National Severe Weather Warnings, including snow, thunderstorms, strong winds, ice, and fog.
Q3: What additional environmental information is provided?
The app includes air pollution forecasts, pollen levels, UV index, visibility, humidity, and sunrise/sunset times.
Q4: Is there a way to remove ads from the app?
Yes, an ad-free version is available via an in-app purchase for £7.99 per year.
Q5: How is my location data used in the app?
Location information provides accurate local forecasts. Users can disable location services at any time and manually search for locations within the app.
Version History
v3.0.6.0—28 Nov, 2025
Bug fixes and performance improvements
v2.47.2—28 Nov, 2025
Bug fixes and performance improvements
v2.46.4—8 Jan, 2025
New combined Cloud & rain map layer
