The Met Office app is getting a refresh

We’re launching our new-look app in early 2026 to make our weather forecasts and warnings clearer and easier to use.

We have listened to your feedback. In addition to the improvements we've already made, we're working on introducing new widgets, plus enhancing location journeys and navigation, with widgets coming in time for launch in the new year.

 

Met Office app is getting a refresh

Why we're changing the app

Since 2016, the current Met Office app has kept millions of people safe and informed about the weather. But technology moves fast, and the old infrastructure has made it harder for us to keep improving the experience for everyone. 

You’ve told us you want a more modern and tidier design that helps you get key weather information quickly and easily. We’ve listened and built from the ground up. 

Our refreshed app uses a modern framework for faster updates and a unified design across iOS and Android. It’s the same trusted weather information in a clearer, easier-to-read format.

What are the features of the refreshed app?

With the new-look app you can:  

  • Check the weather in your area for the next hour and up to 7 days ahead 

  • Save your favourite locations for quick access and notifications  

  • Get instant alerts for severe weather warnings like rain, wind, ice, and heat 

  • See pollen levels and types during the UK pollen season  

  • Explore interactive maps for cloud, rain, and temperature over the next 5 days 

  • View detailed information, including feels-like temperature, wind, humidity, visibility, UV level 

  • Watch our latest presented video forecast

  • Share feedback to help us continually improve.  

What's coming next?

We’ll be introducing more features to the app over the coming months, based on your needs. These will include redesigned widgets, so you can see the forecast simply by looking at your phone’s homescreen. We'll also improve your navigation and location experience, and add regional text forecasts. 

Please ensure your device automatically updates apps to receive the latest updates as soon as they are released.  

When and how can I get the refreshed app?

We've rolled out the refreshed app to some users, and everyone will have access in the new year.

If you already have our app, you will receive the update automatically. Otherwise, you’ll need to manually update the app to get the new version. 

If you don’t already have our app, the new version will be available to download from the app stores soon.   

You can try-out the refreshed app beta (test) version on an iOS device or an Android device. 

How can I provide feedback? 

Once you’ve got the refreshed app, you can give feedback directly from the app via the 'Give feedback on our app' button at the bottom of the screen. Your feedback helps shape the future development of our app.  

What's happening to the current Met Office app?

The Met Office Weather Forecast App is still available to download via the App Store (Apple) or the Google Play (Android). It will be replaced by the refreshed app in the new year. 

This webpage was last updated in December 2025. 

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