How to Add Weather to Your Taskbar in Windows 11: Your Easy Guide

Show Live Weather on Your Windows 11 Taskbar

Get Your Weather Updates Going with Widgets

To see your local weather right on the taskbar, you just need to enable the widget feature. It’s a quick toggle that means you won’t have to fuss over weather apps or browser tabs before heading out. Let’s face it — sometimes those apps can take their sweet time to load!

Start by Customising Your Taskbar

Right-click on an empty space on your taskbar and select Taskbar settings. This opens a menu where you can choose what icons and features show up, including the widget icon. Adjust these options until your setup feels right.

Find and Enable the Widget Feature

In the settings panel, look for Widgets. It’ll usually be under Personalisation > Taskbar. Make sure it’s switched to On. Once activated, a new icon will appear in your taskbar — clicking it opens the widget panel. You’ll see a small weather icon confirming it’s ready to go.

Open and Use the Widgets Panel

Click the widget icon (looks like a square or a weather symbol) to bring up the panel. To customise which widgets you see, tap the three-dot menu (More options) at the top of the panel and choose Manage interests. To add the weather widget, click Add widgets (+ icon) and select Weather.

Adjust Your Weather Settings

Once added, clicking the weather widget allows you to tweak its settings. Set your location manually or let it find you automatically via Location services. To ensure accuracy, check your settings:

Go to Settings > Privacy & security > Location
Turn on Location services
Optionally, set a Default location or let apps use your current location.

Want to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius? Just click the gear icon (Settings) within the widget to toggle your preferred units.

Make Sure the Widget Is Working Properly

If the weather isn’t updating or shows old data, try a quick fix:

PowerShell
Remove-Item "$Env:LOCALAPPDATA\Packages\MicrosoftWindows.Client.Cbs_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\*"

Or restart Windows Explorer via Task Manager: press Ctrl + Shift + Esc, right-click on Windows Explorer, select Restart. Then, open File > Run new task, type explorer.exe, and hit Enter.

Tips for Keeping Your Weather Widget Spot-On

To keep the weather updates running smoothly, ensure your Windows 11 is up to date. Head to Settings > Windows Update and click Check for updates. Most updates fix those annoying bugs that can interfere with widgets.

If problems persist, a quick restart of your system often does the trick. To restart Windows Explorer: open PowerShell as an administrator and run:

Stop-Process -Name explorer -Force
Start-Process explorer

Want to resize the widget panel or change its transparency? Go to Settings > Personalisation > Colours. Small tweaks like these can make your setup look just right!

Common Questions About Windows 11 Weather Widgets

What if the widgets aren’t showing up at all?

Try restarting your PC or restarting Windows Explorer (see above). Also, check for pending updates in Settings > Windows Update.

Can I add other widgets besides weather?

Absolutely! In the widget panel, click Add widgets (+ icon) to add news, sports, or other info. You can also drag and arrange the widgets to suit your layout.

How do I switch between degrees?

Open the widget panel, click the Settings (gear icon) on the weather widget, and choose your preferred Temperature units.

How do I remove the weather widget if I don’t need it anymore?

Right-click on the weather icon in the taskbar and select Show more options > Unpin from taskbar. Alternatively, disable the entire widget feature via Settings > Personalisation > Taskbar and toggle Widgets off.

Do widgets slow down my PC?

They’re generally quite lightweight, so they shouldn’t have a big impact. If your system feels sluggish, try disabling some widgets or updating your device drivers.

The Takeaway

Go to Settings > Personalisation > Taskbar and turn Widgets on (On).
Click the widget icon on your taskbar to open the panel.
Add or manage the weather widget using Add widgets (+) and set it up.
Ensure location services are enabled for accurate weather info (Settings > Privacy & security > Location).