Best Weather Apps 2022: Accurate Forecasts for Android and iPhone

1. The best weather apps for Android

2. The best weather apps for iPhone and iPad

3. Classic weather apps for weather forecasting

4. Weather apps with severe weather warning

5. Weather apps with rain radar

6. Specialized weather apps

7. Special weather apps

8. The best weather widgets

A weather app is pre-installed on every modern cell phone and tablet. It does its job and sometimes the pre-installed weather forecasts are really good and reliable. However, the programs often lack important information. Third-party weather apps can score right here and close the gaps.

For example, they provide a more detailed weather forecast for the coming weeks. In addition, they often integrate a weather warning, which is particularly important during the current heat wave. This way you can find out where and when it gets particularly hot. Finding the right weather app is not that easy because the mass of weather applications in the app stores is overwhelming. Specialized apps in particular often go under.

By the way: Especially now in midsummer you should protect your devices from direct heat. In the linked article you can find out how to protect your cell phone and tablet from too much heat. We also explain how you avoid heat build-up in the PC. Can’t stand the heat yourself? You can build your own air conditioner with these simple tools.

The best weather apps for Android

Below we show you the best weather apps for your Android device. This is a colorful mixture of free and paid applications, some of which also have different focal points. You can use the various apps both on your smartphone and mostly on your tablet.

The best weather apps for iPhone and iPad

Below we show you the best weather apps for your iPhone. Incidentally, most iPhone weather apps are also adapted to the iPad and can be used on the tablet in high resolution. Some applications also offer an extension for your Apple Watch or iMessage.

Classic weather apps for weather forecasting

The classic and well-known weather apps from the major providers usually offer a solid all-round package for forecasting. They usually not only show the current weather, but also provide a forecast for the next seven to ten days.

Often they also have a rain radar integrated or warn you of storms if you wish. Below we list the most popular all-round weather apps. You can find them in Google Play or Apple App Store.

Weather apps with severe weather warning

It goes without saying that it is not only good to find out if and when it will rain. Weather can also become a real danger when severe thunderstorms, flooding or avalanches threaten. Severe weather apps can provide important services here and warn of a danger in good time.

On the one hand there are separate storm apps such as the well-known WarnWetter from the German Weather Service. On the other hand, there are general warning apps that provide information about all kinds of dangers. In the following table you will find the best weather apps that warn you of severe weather.

Weather apps with rain radar

Apps that forecast the weather for 14 days come in handy. However, applications that offer snow or rain radar are even better. After all, who hasn’t been surprised by a sudden shower?

On the one hand, many weather apps offer a complete package that also includes a radar function or severe weather warning. However, there are also separate specialized rain radar apps that often offer more features and a more detailed forecast. Below we show you the most popular rain radar apps at a glance.

Specialized weather apps

When is the perfect weather for a scenic flight, kite surfing, sailing or fishing? Specialized weather apps for specific users provide exactly the information you need for your hobby or job.

Special weather apps

Weather apps often look pretty much the same. Of course, their primary purpose is to convey information. But there are special weather apps that are so different from other applications. For example, the “YoWindow” app relies on hand-painted, animated background scenes.

For example, you can choose a city as a background image in which cars are driving and pedestrians are walking around. The real weather information is transferred to the scene, in other words: if it’s raining where you are, it’s also raining in the city, if it’s dark where you are, it’s dark in the city too. Below you will find great weather apps that are anything but boring.

If you want to take a quick look at the weather report, you don’t always have to open a weather app right away. Many apps offer weather widgets that you can use to keep an eye on the forecast and check it quickly.

Are you looking for a weather app for Windows 10? You can find these in the linked download category. We have also compiled an overview of the best pollen count apps especially for allergy sufferers.

On our large overview page “The best apps for Android, iPhone and iPad” we also show you the best programs and games for your smartphone or tablet.