Windows: Show weather on desktop - how it works

You can also conveniently display the current weather on your Windows desktop. We will show you how to do this here.

Windows 10: See weather directly on the desktop

In Windows 10 there are several ways to get an overview of the weather as quickly and easily as possible.

• The Microsoft weather app is preinstalled from the start. With the function of the live tiles, you can see the current weather and a 3-hour forecast directly in the start menu. The weather is then just a click away.
• To really see the weather on the desktop, you need to install additional software. You can choose between the free tools Win10 Widgets and Rainmeter. Both provide you with numerous desktop tools, including weather reports. Both variants come in a modern design.

Weather program for the screen of Windows Vista / 7/8

1. A small and useful extension is, for example, the gadget from "Wetter.com". Download the file and install it with a double click. You can then display them in the Vista sidebar or as a gadget in Windows 7.
2. As a Windows 8 user, download "this app" and install it on your computer.
3. After that, the weather gadget will appear on your desktop.
4. As you drive over the extension, a gear icon appears.
5. Now you can enter a new location and choose whether you only want the weather forecast for today or for the next three days.

In the next article we will show you how to display the weather on your Mac.