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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Australia Pulse Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
Check the live forecast above for your current location’s temperature and conditions. A weather widget is a compact, real-time display that pulls data from the Bureau of Meteorology, letting you see the day’s high, low, and chance of rain without opening a full app.
What does a weather widget show?
Most widgets display the current temperature, a brief condition icon (e.g. sunny or cloudy), and the forecast high/low for the day. Many also include a 3–7 day outlook, wind speed, and rainfall probability. The live forecast above updates automatically, so you always see the latest numbers.
How do I add a weather widget to my device?
On a weather widget android phone, long-press the home screen, select “Widgets,” and choose a weather app’s widget (e.g. from the BOM or Weatherzone). For a weather widget iphone, long-press the home screen, tap the “+” icon, and search for “Weather” to add Apple’s built-in widget. To place a weather widget on home screen on either platform, drag the widget to your desired position. For a weather widget desktop or weather widget windows PC, use a third-party tool like WeatherBug or the Windows taskbar weather icon. A weather widget notion can be embedded via an iframe linking to a live forecast page. Most options are weather widget free; premium versions remove ads or add radar layers. For a weather widget download, always use the official app store to avoid malware.
Can I customise the weather widget’s location?
Yes. Most widgets let you set a fixed city (e.g. Sydney or Melbourne) or use your device’s GPS. The live forecast above uses your current location by default.
Why does my weather widget show different data to the BOM website?
Widgets often cache data for 30–60 minutes to save battery. The BOM site updates every 10 minutes. Refresh the widget manually or wait for the next cycle.
Is a weather widget accurate for severe weather?
Widgets show general forecasts, not official warnings. For storms or heatwaves, check the Severe Weather Warning page or the BOM app directly.
For broader conditions, see the Australia weather hub or check Sydney Weather and Melbourne Weather.