# AfricaWeather

> AfricaWeather brings Africas most accurate forecasts to your Android phone!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/za.co.weathersa](https://chrome-stats.com/d/za.co.weathersa)

## Overview

- **ID:** `za.co.weathersa`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Weather Intelligence Systems (Pty) Ltd
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 302,666
- **Rating:** 4.33 / 5 (4,339 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.11
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-27
- **First published:** 2012-10-04
- **Publisher country:** ZA
- **Size:** 33 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=za.co.weathersa)
- **Website:** [http://www.africaweather.com](http://www.africaweather.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.africaweather.com/legal/privacypolicy](https://www.africaweather.com/legal/privacypolicy)

## Description

**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.

## Rankings

- #129,476 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `za.co.weathersa.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

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

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/za.co.weathersa)