Garden rain and wind
You will mount a pole in the open and you want rain, wind, and a stated 868 MHz link. The pole is not in the box, and the upload uses 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi.
Weather station comparison 2026
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Top pick: Temtop W100 Best value: U UNNI UK0512 – MSF kitchen clock at about £32.99, with 4.4 from 1,079 reviews, not a rainfall gauge. Updated October 2026.
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A weather station on amazon.co.uk is either a forecast console or a sensor array, and shoppers use one name for both. Check a stated 433 MHz or 868 MHz radio, whether the clock is, and whether Wi-Fi is 2.4 GHz only. A cloud icon is not a rain gauge. If you only need indoor humidity, a [hygrometer](/hub/climate-measuring/hygrometer) is the smaller instrument. The console shows indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity, a clock, and a weather icon driven by the pressure trend at the house. The array adds a rain gauge and wind sensors.
A weather station on amazon.co.uk is either a forecast console or a sensor array, and shoppers use one name for both. Check a stated 433 MHz or 868 MHz radio, whether the clock is, and whether Wi-Fi is 2.4 GHz only.
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Our view
The Temtop W100, model EU-W100, is the only listing here that pairs an outdoor rain, wind, UV, and pressure array with indoor PM2.5, PM10, CO2, TVOC, and AQI, at about £189.24. amazon.co.uk shows 5.0 from 2 reviews, and both texts are positive, which is too small a sample to treat as a pattern. The highlight claims 1,000 m over LoRa, the screen is a 7-inch touchscreen, and the bullets name the Temtop app on 2.4 GHz with over-the-air updates. Three AA cells are included. One reviewer describes sturdy white plastic, mounting brackets, and a screen that can switch between weather and air quality, and says the outdoor pack can last a long time. Neither text reports a failure, though the outdoor body gets dirty and further indoor air sensors are described as a separate purchase. At the highest price in this set, two reviews are the reason to read the page as a specification rather than a proven record.
Pros
- Outdoor rain, wind, UV, and pressure plus indoor PM2.5, PM10, CO2, TVOC, and AQI
- 7-inch touchscreen and a Temtop app on 2.4 GHz
- 3 AA cells included
- Both written reviews describe pairing and a history on the screen
Cons
- 5.0 from 2 reviews is too small a sample to treat as a pattern
- Highest shelf price in this set at about £189.24
- Further indoor air sensors are described as a separate purchase
- The 1,000 m LoRa line is a highlight claim, not a measured range through walls
Best for: A household that wants outdoor rain and wind and indoor particulate, CO2, and TVOC on one console, and can accept a two-review file.
Less suitable: A buyer who wants a large UK review count, or indoor air quality without paying for a weather array.
Specifications
- Model
- Temtop W100
- Brand
- Temtop
- Price
- ∼£189
- Customer rating
- 5.0/5(2)
- Sensor suite
- Rain, wind, air
- Rain
- Yes
- Wind
- Yes
- UV
- Yes
- Outdoor link
- LoRa
- Clock
- Clock, unnamed
- Screen
- 7-inch touch
- Power
- 3 AA included
- App
- Temtop app
- Batteries included
- Yes
Common questions
How far is the outdoor link claimed to reach?
The item highlight says 1000 m LoRa. The bullets say long-range LoRa. No megahertz figure for that outdoor link is in the listing.
Does it measure indoor air as well as the weather?
The bullets name outdoor rain, wind, UV, and pressure, and indoor PM2.5, PM10, CO2, TVOC, and AQI.
Does the listing name Alexa?
The bullets name the Temtop app on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. Alexa and Google are not named.
Our view
The Ecowitt WS2910 is a 7-in-1 solar outdoor sensor and a 7-inch colour console, and amazon.co.uk shows 4.5 from 844 reviews at about £134.99. The bullets list a thermo-hygrometer, rain gauge, wind speed, wind direction, light, and UV, with Wi-Fi upload to Ecowitt, Weather Underground, Weather Cloud, and other named services. Both the connectivity line and the frequency line say 868 MHz. Reviewers often call the colour screen easier to read than an older LCD and describe the app as a way to check the house while away. Initial setup is called a faff, and several reviews say a mounting pole is required and not in the box. Two AA cells are required and not included. One review says the pressure-based forecast is slow to react. It is the top pick in this set when you want rain, wind, and a stated 868 MHz link, and you still have to buy the pole.
Pros
- 868 MHz printed on the connectivity line and the frequency line
- Rain gauge, wind, light, and UV on the outdoor sensor
- Wi-Fi upload names Ecowitt, Weather Underground, and Weather Cloud
- 4.5 from 844 amazon.co.uk reviews
- Colour screen several reviewers prefer to an older LCD
Cons
- Mounting pole is not on the included-components line
- 2 AA cells required and not included
- Initial setup called a faff or clunky
- One review says the pressure-based forecast is slow to react
Best for: A garden log of rain, wind, and UV on a stated 868 MHz radio, if you will add a pole and use 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi.
Less suitable: A kitchen clock with no app, or a mast you expected to find in the box.
Specifications
- Model
- Ecowitt WS2910
- Brand
- Ecowitt
- Price
- ∼£135
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(844)
- Sensor suite
- Rain, wind, UV
- Rain
- Yes
- Wind
- Yes
- UV
- Yes
- Outdoor link
- 868 MHz
- Clock
- Time on screen
- Screen
- 7-inch colour
- Power
- Solar, 2 AA extra
- App
- Ecowitt, WU
- Batteries included
- No
Common questions
What does the outdoor sensor measure?
The bullets describe a 7-in-1 sensor: temperature and humidity, a rain gauge, wind speed and direction, light, UV, and a solar panel.
Which frequency does the outdoor link use?
868 MHz is on both the connectivity line and the frequency line. Wi-Fi upload is separate. One review says 2.4 GHz matters for the console.
Is a mounting pole included?
A pole is not on the included-components line. Reviewers say you must supply one.
Our view
The LIORQUE BJ8281 is a 7.5-inch VA console plus one outdoor sensor, at about £31.44, with 4.5 from 611 reviews marked United Kingdom. The bullets name indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity, a barometer, moon phase, and seven forecast icons, and they state a temperature error of ±1 °C and a humidity error of ±5% RH. There is no rain gauge and no wind sensor on the listing. Many reviewers say it worked once the adapter was plugged in, and the screen can be read from across a room, with four brightness steps while it is on mains. The date stayed in month/day/year for reviewers who wanted a UK order, and more than one could not get the radio-controlled clock to set itself. The protocol is not named as MSF. The console can take up to three outdoor sensors, and one is in the box. On batteries the backlight lasts about 10 seconds.
Pros
- 7.5-inch VA screen that reviewers read from across a room
- 4.5 from 611 reviews marked United Kingdom
- Mains adapter in the box, with four brightness steps
- Bullets state ±1 °C and ±5% RH, and up to three outdoor channels
Cons
- No rain gauge and no wind sensor
- Date stayed in month/day/year for reviewers who wanted a UK order
- Radio-controlled clock did not set itself for more than one reviewer
- Protocol is not named as MSF, and only one outdoor sensor is in the box
Best for: A large kitchen screen for temperature, humidity, and a forecast icon, if you can set the date order yourself.
Less suitable: Measured rainfall or wind, or a clock you need to lock to the named MSF signal from Anthorn.
Specifications
- Model
- LIORQUE BJ8281
- Brand
- LIORQUE
- Price
- ∼£31
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(611)
- Sensor suite
- Temp, humidity
- Rain
- No
- Wind
- No
- UV
- No
- Outdoor link
- Wireless
- Clock
- Radio, unnamed
- Screen
- 7.5-inch VA
- Power
- Mains adapter
- Extra sensors
- Up to 3; 1 in box
- App
- Not named
- Batteries included
- No
Common questions
Does it measure wind or rain?
Wind and rain are not named. The bullets cover temperature, humidity, a barometer, and forecast icons.
Can it take more than one outdoor sensor?
The bullets say up to three outdoor sensors, with one sensor in the package, and a range claim of 100 m.
Is the clock radio-controlled?
The listing names an RCC clock. It does not name MSF or DCF77. More than one review says the time did not set itself, and the date stayed in month/day/year order.
Our view
The Ambient Weather WS-2902 pairs an Osprey array with a colour LCD console, and amazon.co.uk shows 4.4 from 12,377 reviews at about £159.99. The bullets say the array measures wind speed and direction, rainfall from a rain cup, UV intensity, and solar radiation, with an optional upload to Ambient Weather Network plus IFTTT, Google Home, and Alexa. Reviewers often describe assembly as straightforward when the tools in the box are used, and several praise checking the readings online. The same file records Wi-Fi or app setup that took a long time or failed, and a console that is hard to read except at certain angles. One longer review calls the rain gauge the less consistent sensor, and one reviewer could not switch the public web page off imperial units. Three AAA cells are required and not included, and the 2.4 GHz line is the Wi-Fi link rather than a separate outdoor-radio figure.
Pros
- Wind, rain cup, UV, and solar radiation named on the array
- 4.4 from 12,377 amazon.co.uk reviews, the largest file in this set
- Optional upload to Ambient Weather Network, plus Alexa and Google Home wording
- Reviewers often describe assembly as straightforward with the tools in the box
Cons
- Wi-Fi or app setup took a long time or failed for some reviewers
- Console hard to read except at certain angles
- One longer review calls the rain gauge the less consistent sensor
- 3 AAA cells required and not included
Best for: A garden array with UV and a large amazon.co.uk review file, if you will follow the Wi-Fi connection order on 2.4 GHz.
Less suitable: A kitchen clock only, or a buyer who needs a stated 868 MHz outdoor radio and a pole listed in the box.
Specifications
- Model
- Ambient Weather WS-2902
- Brand
- Ambient Weather
- Price
- ∼£160
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(12,377)
- Sensor suite
- Wind, rain, UV
- Rain
- Yes
- Wind
- Yes
- UV
- Yes
- Outdoor link
- Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz
- Screen
- Colour LCD
- Power
- Solar and mains
- App
- Ambient Network
- Batteries included
- No
Common questions
Does it measure wind and rain?
The bullets say the array measures wind speed and direction, and they name a rain cup and rainfall. UV intensity and solar radiation are named as well.
Does it need a professional installer?
The listing does not require an installer. There is no installation step list in the attribute block.
Will it work with Alexa?
The bullets name Alexa and Google Home, plus an optional upload to Ambient Weather Network. One review says the Wi-Fi link is 2.4 GHz only.
Our view
The HAOYAO V8 is a touch-screen console and one outdoor sensor at about £24.99, with 4.4 from 1,271 reviews. Of the first 50 review texts, only two are marked United Kingdom, so that star line is not a UK-only sample. The bullets name an MSF clock, indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity, a forecast the seller puts at 70 to 75 percent after 48 hours of data, and a frost icon when the outdoor temperature is between 0 °C and 2.9 °C. Channels 1 to 3 are described, and one sensor is in the box. The claimed range is 100 m. Three AAA cells for the console and two AA cells for the sensor are required and not included, and on batteries the backlight lasts about 20 seconds. One text says the indoor and outdoor temperatures arrived swapped and the buyer was refunded, and a UK line says only Not working, with no further fault detail. It is a low shelf price with MSF named, and a thin UK slice of the review file.
Pros
- MSF clock named, with 12/24 hour and a calendar
- Shelf price about £24.99
- Touch screen, frost icon, and channels for up to three outdoor sensors
- Seller states a 100 m wireless claim
Cons
- Only 2 of the first 50 review texts are marked United Kingdom
- No rain gauge and no wind sensor
- 3 AAA and 2 AA cells required and not included
- One text says indoor and outdoor temperatures arrived swapped
Best for: A low shelf price with MSF named, if you treat the star line as a mixed-locale sample rather than a UK-only one.
Less suitable: Rain and wind, a mains backlight that stays on, or a buyer who wants most of the written reviews to be marked United Kingdom.
Specifications
- Model
- HAOYAO V8
- Brand
- HAOYAO
- Price
- ∼£25
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(1,271)
- Sensor suite
- Temp, humidity
- Rain
- No
- Wind
- No
- UV
- No
- Outdoor link
- Wireless
- Clock
- MSF
- Screen
- Touch screen
- Power
- 3 AAA and 2 AA
- Extra sensors
- Up to 3; 1 in box
- App
- Not named
- Batteries included
- No
Common questions
Can it use more than one outdoor sensor?
The bullets describe channels 1, 2, and 3, plus a scan. One outdoor sensor is in the box. The channel on the sensor and the console must match.
What batteries does it need?
The bullets say 3 AAA for the main unit and 2 AA for the sensors, and that the batteries are not included.
Does it have a frost alert?
A snowflake icon is described when the outdoor temperature is between 0 °C and 2.9 °C. The same bullet says the icon stays on below 2 °C.
Our view
The U UNNI UK0512 is a 7.5-inch colour console and one remote sensor, at about £32.99, with 4.4 from 1,079 reviews marked United Kingdom. The bullets name an MSF radio-controlled clock, indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity, and forecast icons drawn from barometric pressure, with a calibration window of 7–10 days. Several reviewers say the time and date appeared within minutes, and they praise the clock when it locks so it does not need resetting. There is no rain gauge and no wind sensor. Other reviewers could not get the radio time to set, and more than one found only two dim levels plus off too bright for a bedroom. One outdoor sensor stopped after about a month and stuck on one temperature. The console can take up to three sensors, and one remote is on the included-components line. It is the best value in this set for a kitchen clock and an outdoor temperature, because of that UK review count and a named MSF signal, if rainfall is not the job.
Pros
- MSF radio-controlled clock named on the listing
- 4.4 from 1,079 reviews marked United Kingdom
- 7.5-inch colour screen reviewers call large and clear
- Several reviewers saw the time and date appear within minutes when the signal locks
Cons
- No rain gauge and no wind sensor
- Radio time would not set for some reviewers
- Only two dim levels plus off; too bright at night for a bedroom in more than one text
- One outdoor sensor stopped after about a month, and only one remote is in the box
Best for: A kitchen clock and an outdoor temperature on a named MSF signal, at about £33, if rainfall is not the job.
Less suitable: A garden rain total or a wind reading, or a dark bedroom that needs a very low backlight.
Specifications
- Model
- U UNNI UK0512
- Brand
- U UNNI
- Price
- ∼£33
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(1,079)
- Sensor suite
- Temp, humidity
- Rain
- No
- Wind
- No
- UV
- No
- Outdoor link
- Wireless
- Clock
- MSF
- Screen
- 7.5-inch colour
- Power
- Mains adapter
- Extra sensors
- Up to 3; 1 in box
- App
- Not named
- Batteries included
- No
Common questions
Is the clock MSF?
The bullets name an MSF radio-controlled clock, with 12-hour and 24-hour time. Some reviews say the time set itself. Others say it did not.
Can more sensors be added?
The bullets say up to three sensors and a 100 m range. The included-components line lists one remote sensor and the main unit.
Does it measure wind or rain?
A rain gauge and wind sensors are not named. Forecast icons are tied to barometric pressure, and the bullets say to allow 7 to 10 days to calibrate.
Our view
The AIR6 is a 6.5-inch colour console and a solar outdoor sensor for wind, rain, temperature, humidity, and pressure, listed at about £99.99 with 4.4 from 50 reviews. The item highlight says no Wi-Fi, and reviewers who wanted a remote log say they then accepted a local screen with no subscription. The package bullet names a mounting pole, bracket, adapter, and fixings, which the Ecowitt listing in this set does not. One review puts the refresh at about every 16 seconds, and setup is called simple once the bracket is understood. One reviewer was surprised by the suggested mounting height, and another treats UK weather durability as still unproven. The attribute says 2 AAA cells are included, while one reviewer says they were not supplied. Temperature lines on the listing conflict between 2 °C and ±1 °C. It is the array here that puts the pole in the box and keeps the numbers on the console, if an upload is not the point.
Pros
- Wind, rain, temperature, humidity, and pressure on a home kit
- Package bullet names a mounting pole, bracket, and power adapter
- Highlight says no Wi-Fi, so the screen does not need an account
- Reviewers describe a clear display and a sturdy outdoor unit
Cons
- No remote log, which some buyers discover after they wanted an upload
- Outdoor radio megahertz is not stated
- Attribute says 2 AAA cells are included; one reviewer says they were not
- Temperature lines conflict between 2 °C and ±1 °C
Best for: A local rain-and-wind screen with the pole named in the package, if you do not need an app.
Less suitable: A phone check while you are away, or a buyer who needs a printed 868 MHz figure.
Specifications
- Model
- AIR6
- Brand
- AIRAIN TECH
- Price
- ∼£100
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(50)
- Sensor suite
- Wind and rain
- Rain
- Yes
- Wind
- Yes
- UV
- No
- Outdoor link
- Wireless
- Clock
- Radio, unnamed
- Screen
- 6.5-inch colour
- Power
- Solar and mains
- Extra sensors
- 1 in the box
- App
- No Wi-Fi
- Batteries included
- Yes
Common questions
Does it need Wi-Fi?
The item highlight says no Wi-Fi. No upload service is named.
Does the box include a pole?
The package bullet lists a mounting pole, a bracket, and fixings. The included-components attribute lists only the manual.
How accurate is the temperature figure?
The attribute lists both 2 °C and ±1 °C. The bullets say ±2 °F / 1 °C. Those lines are not one figure.
Our view
The Ambient Weather WS-1965 is one all-in-one outdoor sensor and a colour console the bullets say updates every 16 seconds, listed at about £119.99 with 4.2 from 537 reviews. It names temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, wind speed, wind direction, and rain, with optional upload to Ambient Weather Network and wording for IFTTT, Google Home, and Alexa. A large share of the first 50 review texts are not in English, so the themes here are only the ones that still show in that mixed file. Reviewers call the display bright and the outdoor unit compact, and one names Weather Underground as well as Ambient. The frequency attribute is 915 MHz, which is not the 868 MHz figure printed on the Ecowitt listing in this set. One follow-up says the base did not return after a power cut, and the rain figure defaults to an hourly rate that one reviewer found easy to misread. Batteries are not included and the count is not stated.
Pros
- Wind, rain, and barometric pressure on one outdoor sensor
- Colour console the bullets say updates every 16 seconds
- Upload wording for Ambient Weather Network, Alexa, and Google Home
- Reviewers call the outdoor unit compact
Cons
- Frequency attribute is 915 MHz, not the 868 MHz figure on the Ecowitt in this set
- A large share of the first 50 review texts are not in English
- One follow-up says the base did not return after a power cut
- Rain figure defaults to an hourly rate, which one reviewer misread
Best for: A compact wind-and-rain sensor if you have already checked that a 915 MHz outdoor radio is acceptable on your site.
Less suitable: A buyer who wants a printed 868 MHz link, UV, or a UK-only review sample.
Specifications
- Model
- Ambient Weather WS-1965
- Brand
- Ambient Weather
- Price
- ∼£120
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(537)
- Sensor suite
- Wind and rain
- Rain
- Yes
- Wind
- Yes
- UV
- No
- Outdoor link
- 915 MHz
- Screen
- Colour LCD
- Power
- Batteries extra
- App
- Ambient Network
- Batteries included
- No
Common questions
Does it measure rainfall?
The bullets say the array measures rain. One review says the rain figure defaults to an hourly rate.
What radio figure is printed for the outdoor sensor?
The frequency attribute is 915 MHz. That figure is not the same band as the 868 MHz line on the Ecowitt listing in this set.
Does it upload readings?
The bullets name Ambient Weather Network, IFTTT, Google Home, and Alexa. A reviewer also names Weather Underground.
Our view
The SQECH SWS-01 is a 7.4-inch colour console and a 7-in-1 outdoor transmitter with a rain gauge, wind vane, anemometer, and a solar panel, at about £99.99 with 4.2 from 77 reviews. Sixteen of the 36 texts in the file are marked United Kingdom. Those UK reviewers describe straightforward assembly and a screen that shows wind among many other readings, including rainfall, pressure, and moon phase. The same UK texts say the screen is hard to read in daylight, the bracket is awkward, and the base must be level. One UK review says the clock is not radio-controlled, and another calls the barometric pressure well off known values. A review says the solar panel assists and does not charge the batteries, AA and AAA cells are not included, and no app or upload is named in the English bullets. The package bullets include a mounting rod, bracket, and power adapter. It is the other about £99.99 array beside the AIR6, with a larger screen and no Wi-Fi path, if you can site it in the open and accept a clock you set yourself.
Pros
- Rain gauge, wind vane, and anemometer on the outdoor transmitter
- Mounting rod, bracket, and a power adapter named in the package bullets
- 7.4-inch colour screen showing wind among the other readings
- UK reviewers describe straightforward assembly once the base is level
Cons
- Screen hard to read in daylight or from an angle in more than one UK review
- No app and no upload named, and no megahertz figure
- Clock is not radio-controlled, in one UK review
- AA and AAA cells are not included, and one review says the solar panel does not charge them
Best for: A rain-and-wind screen at about £99.99 with the rod in the box, if you can site it in the open and set the clock yourself.
Less suitable: A phone upload, a named MSF clock, or a UV reading the listing does not claim.
Specifications
- Model
- SQECH SWS-01
- Brand
- SQECH
- Price
- ∼£100
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(77)
- Sensor suite
- Rain and wind
- Rain
- Yes
- Wind
- Yes
- UV
- No
- Outdoor link
- Wireless
- Clock
- Set by hand
- Screen
- 7.4-inch colour
- Power
- Mains and solar
- Extra sensors
- 1 transmitter
- App
- Not named
- Batteries included
- No
Common questions
Does it measure wind and rain?
The outdoor-sensor bullet includes a rain gauge, a wind vane, and an anemometer, plus temperature and humidity.
Are batteries included?
The what-you-get bullet says AA and AAA batteries are not included. A power adapter is listed in that same bullet.
Does the listing say the solar panel charges the batteries?
The bullet names a solar panel on the outdoor sensor. It does not say the panel charges the batteries.
Our view
The Raddy WF-50V is a 5-inch VA console and a 433 MHz remote, at about £19.99, with 4.1 from 896 reviews marked United Kingdom. The bullets name indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity, a pressure trend, forecast icons for 12–24 hours, and an outdoor update every 30 seconds out to about 100 m. There is no wind sensor, no rain gauge, and no MSF word. Reviewers often call the characters large and the setup easy when they are replacing an older station. Indoor readings sat about 2 °C or about 3 °C away from another thermometer in two texts, and one called the remote 4 to 5 °C out. The outdoor sensor needs a dry or covered spot, and one LCD failed after six months and then would not run on batteries. Two AAA cells are required and not included, and USB-C is the other power option. It is the lowest price in this set for a temperature-and-icon console, with a real UK review count and a recurring accuracy complaint.
Pros
- Lowest shelf price in this set at about £19.99
- 4.1 from 896 reviews marked United Kingdom
- 5-inch VA screen and a 433 MHz remote, update every 30 seconds
- USB-C or 2 AAA, and reviewers often call setup easy
Cons
- No rain gauge, no wind sensor, and no MSF word
- Indoor readings about 2 °C or about 3 °C off another thermometer in two texts
- One text calls the remote 4 to 5 °C out
- Outdoor sensor should stay dry or covered, and one LCD failed after six months
Best for: The lowest price here for indoor and outdoor temperature, humidity, and a forecast icon, if you can check it against another thermometer.
Less suitable: An MSF clock, measured rain, or a sensor you will leave in the rain.
Specifications
- Model
- Raddy WF-50V
- Brand
- Raddy
- Price
- ∼£20
- Customer rating
- 4.1/5(896)
- Sensor suite
- Temp, humidity
- Rain
- No
- Wind
- No
- UV
- No
- Outdoor link
- 433 MHz
- Clock
- Clock, not radio
- Screen
- 5-inch VA
- Power
- USB-C or 2 AAA
- Extra sensors
- 1 remote
- App
- Not named
- Batteries included
- No
Common questions
Does it show humidity?
The bullets name indoor and outdoor humidity from 20% to 95%. Indoor temperature is given as −9.9 °C to 50 °C, and outdoor as −40 °C to 70 °C.
How does the outdoor sensor connect?
The connectivity line is 433 MHz. The bullets say an update every 30 seconds and a range of 330 feet (100 m).
What powers the console?
The bullets say USB-C or 2 AAA batteries. The attribute says the batteries are not included. No Wi-Fi service is named.
Our view
The Warmiehomy console and outdoor sensor are listed at about £21.99 with 3.6 from 9 reviews, and the file contains five United Kingdom texts, which is too small for a pattern. Two of those texts call the display clear and the setup easy, and one confirms a screen, an outdoor sensor, a mains lead, and a manual in the box. The bullets name time, a calendar, an alarm with a five-minute snooze, a pressure chart, and a 12–24 hour forecast on a 433 MHz link with a 100 m claim. There is no rain gauge and no wind sensor, and radio control is not named. One buyer returned the unit because the room temperature read more than 2 °C high against another thermometer. Another says it eats batteries and needs repeated resets. Cell counts appear in a review, not on the attribute line. At this price you are buying a colour forecast screen with almost no written UK record.
Pros
- Colour screen showing temperature, humidity, pressure, and a forecast icon together
- 433 MHz outdoor link stated, with a 100 m claim
- AC adaptor in the box
- Two of five UK texts call setup easy
Cons
- 3.6 from 9 reviews, with only five UK texts in the file
- One buyer returned it because the room read more than 2 °C high
- Another text says it eats batteries and needs repeated resets
- No rain gauge, no wind sensor, and no MSF word
Best for: A spare colour forecast screen only if you can return it easily and you do not need a review pattern.
Less suitable: A main household clock, rainfall, or any choice that depends on a large UK review file.
Specifications
- Model
- Warmiehomy
- Brand
- Warmiehomy
- Price
- ∼£22
- Customer rating
- 3.6/5(9)
- Sensor suite
- Temp, humidity
- Rain
- No
- Wind
- No
- UV
- No
- Outdoor link
- 433 MHz
- Clock
- Alarm, not radio
- Screen
- Colour LCD
- Power
- Mains adaptor
- Extra sensors
- 1 outdoor
- App
- Not named
- Batteries included
- No
Common questions
What frequency is the outdoor sensor?
The frequency attribute is 433 MHz. The bullets claim a range of up to 100 m, and say to keep the sensor at least 90 cm from large metal objects.
Are batteries included?
The attribute says no. One review says the console takes two AA cells and the outdoor sensor two AAA cells. That count is not on the attribute line.
Does it show air pressure?
The bullets name an air-pressure reading and a historical pressure chart. Wind and a rain gauge are not named.
How we compared
We compared 11 weather stations on amazon.co.uk and scored them from the listing facts in this set. Prices, stars, and review counts are the UK lines. There was no lab test, and the score is not a Met Office approval or a measured accuracy rank. Public sources cover MSF time, Ofcom short-range radios, UK plugs, and the 30-day right to reject. The three weights below sum to 100.
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Amazon evidence
30%Stars and review counts are the amazon.co.uk lines. A 5.0 from two reviews cannot outrank a 4.4 from a much larger file. A count under 10 is capped.
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Sensors and UK link
40%Indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity, a named rain gauge, wind, UV or air quality, the clock protocol, and whether the outdoor radio prints 433 MHz or 868 MHz.
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Value
30%What the box actually does at the shelf price in GBP, set against the size of the United Kingdom review file. A pole or batteries left out of the box sits in this weight.
Independent review
Last updated: October 2026
8 sources checked
Weather station buying guide
A weather station only earns its place if the sensors in the box match the job, the outdoor radio is a band you can name, and the clock is actually MSF when you need UK civil time. How to choose a console, an array, or the hybrid is set out in the [weather station buying guide](/hub/climate-measuring/weather-station/sub/weather-station-buying-guide).
What is a home weather station?
A weather station on amazon.co.uk is either a forecast console or a sensor array. Shoppers use one name for both, so this page keeps both. The console shows indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity, a clock, and a weather icon driven by the pressure trend at the house. The array adds a rain gauge and wind sensors. Some arrays add Wi-Fi, UV, or, in the Temtop W100, indoor PM2.5, PM10, CO2, TVOC, and AQI. A cloud icon is not a rain gauge. Start with the sensors in the box.
Best for
- A garden where you will mount a pole in the open for rain and wind
- A kitchen that wants a large clock and one outdoor temperature
- A household that also wants indoor particulate and CO2 on the same console
Not ideal for
- Rainfall, if the box is only a pressure icon
- A 5 GHz-only router with a 2.4 GHz console
- An official observing site, or roof work at height
Mistakes to avoid
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Buying a console to measure rainfall
UNNI, HAOYAO, LIORQUE, Raddy, and Warmiehomy show a weather icon from pressure. They do not name a rain gauge or wind sensors. If you need a rain total, use an array in this set.
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Reading atomic as MSF
UNNI and HAOYAO name MSF, the 60 kHz signal from Anthorn. Radio controlled without a protocol, as on LIORQUE, may be DCF77 or may not be radio. The Anthorn transmitter is sometimes off for mast work.
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A 5 GHz-only router, or sun on the sensor
Wi-Fi on these listings is 2.4 GHz. Sun on the temperature sensor, a blocked rain cup, and wind under the eaves are the usual reasons a reading looks wrong. A 100 m claim is not a path through masonry.
What to weigh up
Sensors in the box
HighThe first split is what the box measures. A forecast console covers indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity, a clock, and an icon from the pressure trend. In this set that is Raddy at about £19.99, Warmiehomy at about £21.99, HAOYAO at about £24.99, LIORQUE at about £31.44, and UNNI at about £32.99. None of those five names a rain gauge. An array adds rain and wind. AIR6 and SQECH are about £99.99 and do not name a Wi-Fi upload. Ambient WS-1965 is about £119.99 and prints 915 MHz.
Radio, clock, and where the numbers go
HighPrefer 433 MHz or 868 MHz printed on the listing. Raddy and Warmiehomy print 433 MHz. Ecowitt prints 868 MHz. WS-1965 prints 915 MHz, which Ofcom's usual licence-exempt short-range bands do not treat as the same figure. AIR6, SQECH, LIORQUE, UNNI, and HAOYAO say wireless and do not print a megahertz. A range claim of 100 m, or Temtop's 1,000 m LoRa line, is not a test through walls. MSF is the UK clock. UNNI and HAOYAO name it.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
Kitchen clock
You want a large clock and a second temperature, not a rain total. The listing names MSF, and the UK-marked review file is large. The backlight is bright for a bedroom.
Indoor air as well
You want outdoor rain and wind plus indoor particulate, CO2, and TVOC on one console. The amazon.co.uk file is two reviews, so read it as a specification.
Common questions about weather stations
Which weather station is the top pick in this set?
The top pick is the Ecowitt WS2910, a 7-inch colour console and a 7-in-1 outdoor sensor, at about £134.99. amazon.co.uk shows 4.5 from 844 reviews. The listing prints 868 MHz and names rain, wind, light, and UV, plus a Wi-Fi upload. A pole is not in the box, two AA cells are extra, and setup is called a faff. Choose it only if you add a pole and use 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. The score is not a measured accuracy rank.
How much does a home weather station cost on amazon.co.uk?
These eleven amazon.co.uk shelves run from about £19.99 to about £189.24, checked on 16 October 2026. Consoles are about £19.99 to about £32.99. Arrays without a named Wi-Fi upload are about £99.99. Wi-Fi arrays are about £119.99 to about £159.99, and the Temtop hybrid is about £189.24. These bands are this set, not a market census. What moves the bill is in what a home weather station costs.
Is a weather-station icon the same as measured rain?
No. A forecast console in this set shows indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity, a clock, and a weather icon driven by the pressure trend at the house. An array adds a rain gauge and wind sensors. A cloud icon is not a rain gauge. Raddy, Warmiehomy, HAOYAO, LIORQUE, and UNNI do not name rain or wind. AIR6, SQECH, both Ambient models, Ecowitt, and Temtop do name rainfall.
Does the forecast icon come from the Met Office?
No. On these consoles the weather icon follows the pressure trend at the house. UNNI tells you to allow 7 to 10 days to calibrate. HAOYAO's listing puts a 70 to 75 percent line on the seller after 48 hours of data, and we did not measure that line. The Met Office does not use amateur stations for the official climate record, and it is retiring the Weather Observations Website in 2026. An upload to Ambient, Ecowitt, or Weather Underground does not make the site official.
What does an MSF clock mean on a weather station?
MSF is UK civil time on 60 kHz from Anthorn, run by the National Physical Laboratory, including British Summer Time when the clock can hear it. The transmitter is sometimes off for mast work. UNNI and HAOYAO name MSF. A line that only says radio-controlled, as on LIORQUE and AIR6, may be DCF77 or may not be radio at all. Some UNNI reviews say the time locked within minutes. Others say it did not.
Is 915 MHz the same outdoor radio as 868 MHz?
No. Ecowitt prints 868 MHz. The Ambient WS-1965 frequency attribute is 915 MHz. Ofcom licence-exempt short-range devices must meet IR 2030 and must not cause undue interference. The usual bands on these listings are 433.05–434.79 MHz and 868–869.7 MHz. A 915 MHz line is a check, not a synonym. Raddy and Warmiehomy print 433 MHz. Several other boxes only say wireless, with no megahertz figure.
Will a 5 GHz router run these Wi-Fi weather stations?
Wi-Fi on these listings is 2.4 GHz. A 5 GHz-only router will not suit that console. AIR6's highlight says no Wi-Fi, so the numbers stay on the screen. Ecowitt, both Ambient models, and Temtop name an app or a manufacturer network. A 100 m or 1,000 m claim is a listing line, not a measured path through masonry. Temtop's 1,000 m LoRa line has no megahertz figure in the listing.
Where should the outdoor sensor go?
Sun on the temperature sensor, a blocked rain cup, and wind under the eaves are the usual reasons a reading looks wrong. Keep the rain gauge level and the wind sensor in the open. Stop for roof work at height, for an official observing site, and if you need a ruling on a 915 MHz radio. A console that never pairs is a seller question under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, which gives 30 days to reject goods that do not conform.
Our verdict
Across these eleven amazon.co.uk listings, the top pick for rain, wind, light, and UV on a stated 868 MHz link is the Ecowitt WS2910: about £134.99, 4.5 from 844 reviews, with Wi-Fi upload named. You still add a pole and two AA cells, and reviewers call the first setup a faff. The best value is the U UNNI UK0512 at about £32.99, with 4.4 from 1,079 reviews marked United Kingdom and MSF named, for a kitchen clock and an outdoor temperature. It has no rain gauge. This score is not a measured accuracy rank.
Best value
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U UNNI UK0512
MSF kitchen clock at about £32.99, with 4.4 from 1,079 reviews, not a rainfall gauge.
Editorial
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Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: October 2026
8 sources checked
Guides to weather stations
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Weather station buying guideConsole, array, or hybrid, without an eleven-row ranking.Best weather stationWhich listing fits a stated job, with the limit in the same sentence.How to set up a weather stationSiting, power, MSF, and 2.4 GHz, with no product winner.Weather station with wind and rainOnly the sets that measure rain and wind, not the £20 icon consoles.Weather station or thermometerWhen temperature and humidity are enough, and when they are not.
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Sources
Public UK sources used for this comparison. Listing prices, stars, and review counts are from amazon.co.uk on 16 October 2026.
- NPL — MSF radio time signal (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Ofcom — short-range devices (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Ofcom IR 2030 (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption) Regulations 2021 (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, regulation 35 (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Consumer Rights Act 2015, section 22 (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Met Office — weather stations (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Youshiko — rain and wind siting guide (retrieved 16 October 2026)
Expert source (DIY & tools): Charlie White (Charlie DIYte) (external profile) – public expert commentary used as a research source, not as a contributor to our pages.
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