How to Add Weather to the Lock Screen on Windows 10 and 11

Weather is an important aspect of our daily lives, and staying informed about it can be crucial for planning your day. Fortunately, Windows 10 and Windows 11 have made it easy for users to keep track of the weather by adding it to their lock screens. This way, you can get a quick glance at the current weather conditions without having to unlock your device. 

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to add weather to the lock screen on Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Add Weather to the Lock Screen on Windows 10

To add weather to the lock screen on Windows 10, follow the steps below:

• Open Settings on your Windows 10 PC and navigate to the “Personalization” section.
• Select “Lock Screen” from the options available.
• Make sure the “Background” drop-down menu is set to “Windows Spotlight.”
• Under the “Choose one app to show detailed status on the lock screen” text, click on the app icon.
• Select “Weather” from the list of available apps.

That’s it! The weather information will now be displayed underneath the clock and date on your lock screen. Additionally, you can also add the weather to the taskbar on Windows 10 for easy access.

Add Weather to the Lock Screen on Windows 11

Adding weather to the lock screen on Windows 11 is slightly different from that of Windows 10. Here’s how to go about it:

• Open Settings on your Windows 11 PC.
• Navigate to the “Personalization” section.
• Select “Lock Screen” from the options available.
• Look for “Lock Screen Status” and select “Weather” from the drop-down menu. Note that this option will not be available if you don’t have the MSN Weather app installed.
• Finally, choose “Weather” from the menu.

That’s it! The weather information will now be displayed centered at the bottom of your lock screen. Additionally, you can also see the weather on the taskbar in Windows 11.

Final Words

Adding weather to the lock screen on Windows 10 and Windows 11 is a great way to stay informed about the current weather conditions without having to unlock your device. With just a few simple steps, you can easily add weather to your lock screen on both operating systems. We hope this guide has been helpful in guiding you through the process.