AfricaWeather Android

AfricaWeather

AfricaWeather brings Africas most accurate forecasts to your Android phone!

Overview

Features & Capabilities

AfricaWeather delivers detailed weather intelligence for towns and cities across Africa. Explore local conditions, observations, storms and lightning information to make informed daily decisions.

View data from hundreds of automated weather stations, including temperature, wind speed and direction, dew point, humidity and pressure. Plan ahead with 10-day forecasts, hourly temperature and rainfall probabilities, wind predictions, sunrise and sunset times, first and last light, and moon information. Some data and features may require a Pro subscription. AfricaWeather combines airport observations, global weather models and its high-resolution lightning detection network to provide reliable forecasts for consumers, agriculture, mining, construction and education.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Weather Intelligence Systems (Pty) Ltd
Downloads:
302,666 68
Rating:
4.33
(4,339)
2 new ratings
Version:
1.0.11 Last updated: 2026-08-27
Version code:
251121011
Creation date:
2012-10-04
Publisher country:
ZA ZA
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
  • com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
  • android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
  • android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC Low risk
  • android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT Low risk
  • com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE Low risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
  • za.co.weathersa.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Size:
33.41MB
Email:
an*****@africaweather.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-09-09
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Ranking

Other platforms

Apple
AfricaWeather (v3.3.2)
4.60 (252)

Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Android app. Please use these information below to contact the Android app developer.
Developed by:
Weather Intelligence Systems (Pty) Ltd
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=za.co.weathersa
Email:
an*****@africaweather.com
Website:
http://www.africaweather.com

User Reviews

AfricaWeather is largely praised for accurate forecasts, trustworthy information, and good usability (interactive charts, radar imagery, daily updates, and attractive visuals). However, users frequently report login/sign-in problems, disruptive advertising, and occasional data-related issues (download failures or questions about data currentness). Overall, it’s highly regarded for accuracy and usability, but these reliability and UX friction points hinder a flawless experience for all users.
Pros
  • Highly accurate forecasts across regions
  • Quality, trustworthy weather information
  • Easy to navigate with interactive charts and radar/satellite imagery
  • Regular updates and up-to-date information
  • Appealing visuals/photos within the app
Cons
  • Recurring login/sign-in issues on open/new devices with poor support
  • Disruptive/ offensive ads and pop-ups
  • Data reliability issues: cannot download data or concerns about data being current due to data sources
Recent reviews
Update has broken a perfectly good app. Takes forever to load. Only allowed 2 locations. Moving elsewhere.
by D *****, 2026-09-08

the new layout is a step backward.ain screen is missing rain info 9day forcast is missing tomorrow as wel as rain info. the previous one had that info. i thing they are preserving space bbut now omit needed info
by Ja*****, 2026-09-07
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