RainViewer — Rain, Storms & Weather
Right in Your Pocket
Live radar maps, real-time rain forecasts, hurricane tracking, and AI weather insights — all in one powerful free app.
What Makes RainViewer Different?
Most weather apps give you a number — a percentage chance of rain, a cloudy icon, maybe a vague forecast. RainViewer gives you the actual picture. Built by MeteoLab, this app pulls live radar data directly from meteorological sources and delivers it to your screen within seconds — no third-party aggregators, no stale feeds.
Whether you’re a commuter trying to dodge a downpour, a pilot checking conditions, a drone operator assessing wind, or simply someone planning an outdoor event, RainViewer arms you with the precise, real-time weather intelligence that makes the difference between a good decision and a wet one.
“RainViewer’s radar pipeline runs across millions of installs and powers several major weather brands worldwide — the same data, direct to your phone.”
Everything You Need to Stay Ahead of the Weather
RainViewer packs a meteorologist’s toolkit into a clean, intuitive mobile app. Here’s a look at what’s inside.
Live Radar Map
Watch rain move across a smooth vector map in real time. Tap any point to instantly see precipitation intensity at that exact location.
Minute-by-Minute Forecast
When rain is approaching, the app shows you exactly when it starts, peaks, and stops — updated every 10 minutes.
72-Hour Detailed Forecast
Hourly breakdowns of temperature, wind, humidity, UV index, and precipitation chance for the next three days.
Hurricane & Storm Tracker
Track active hurricanes and tropical storms with timed alerts for when a system is expected to reach your location.
Custom Rain Alerts
Set personalized rain alerts for any saved location. Configure thresholds so you only get notified about weather that matters to you.
AI Weather Insights
An AI model reads nearby radar imagery and generates a plain-language summary of what to expect over the next few hours.
Rainfall Totals (QPE)
See how much rain has actually fallen over the last 1, 3, 12, 24, or 48 hours — down to exact mm or inches.
Privacy First
No personal data collection. No data sales. Your location is used only to power your local forecast — nothing more.
Built for the World, Precise Where You Are
RainViewer covers radar networks across 80+ countries including the United States, most of Europe, Japan, India, Thailand, China, South Korea, and Oceania. In regions where monsoons, typhoons, and tropical storms are seasonal realities, having a reliable radar app is not a luxury — it’s a necessity.
For users in South and Southeast Asia — where a sudden cloudburst can flood streets within minutes — the app’s minute-by-minute precipitation forecast and national severe weather alerts are particularly valuable.
The radar archive lets you scroll back 48 hours to see how a storm evolved, while the 2-hour rain forecast (updated every 10 minutes) gives you a confident look ahead before you step outside.
“Data goes from radar to your screen in seconds — straight from the source, not a third-party feed. New frames appear automatically, with a live indicator showing the most recent scan.”
Trusted by Millions Around the World
With over 147,000 reviews on Google Play and thousands more on the App Store, RainViewer has earned its place as one of the most trusted weather radar apps on any platform.
✓ What We Love
- Highly accurate, source-direct radar data
- Coverage in 80+ countries
- Real-time updates within seconds
- AI-powered weather summaries
- Clean, intuitive interface
- Strong privacy practices
- Free version is genuinely useful
⚠ Keep in Mind
- Ads in the free version
- QPE requires a subscription
- Pro Doppler limited to select countries
- Radar coverage thinner in remote areas
Up and Running in Three Steps
RainViewer is designed to be intuitive from the moment you open it. No account required, no lengthy setup — just download and go.
Download the App
Free on both Android and iOS. No account creation needed — just install and open.
Set Your Location
Allow location access or manually add your city. Save multiple locations to monitor weather across different places.
Track & Stay Safe
Watch rain move on the live radar, set alerts for your key locations, and plan your day with confidence.
The Bottom Line
If you’ve ever been caught off guard by a sudden storm, or wished you had a clearer picture of what the weather was actually doing, RainViewer is exactly the app you’ve been looking for.
It delivers direct, near-real-time radar data, a genuinely useful AI weather summary, and granular precipitation forecasts that update every ten minutes. The hurricane tracker and severe weather alert integration make it particularly valuable in storm-prone regions.
The free version offers a surprisingly complete experience. If you need the full radar archive, AI Insights, and Rainfall Totals (QPE), the Essential or Pro subscription unlocks it all — ad-free.
For anyone who spends time outdoors, commutes, travels, flies, or simply wants to know whether to carry an umbrella, RainViewer belongs on your phone.
Download RainViewer — Free
Don’t get caught in the rain. Know what’s coming before it arrives.