The best rain gauges in the UK 2023

The Netatmo NRG01-WW Pack is powered by 2 AAA batteries ensuring a 12 months autonomy. It informs you about the amount of rainfall around your home with an amazing accuracy of 1 mm/hr. Capable of displaying the total amount of precipitation as well as the expected amount, the device records all data every 5 minutes. In addition, the app immediately sends you a precipitation alert as soon as the rain starts falling. To ensure proper operation of the rain gauge, be sure to place it at a maximum distance of 100 m from the Wi-Fi router, free of obstructions.

You do not need to empty the gauge. By means of the tilting trough, after all the necessary measurements have been taken, the rainwater automatically drains from the bottom. The data can be accessed via a smartphone or tablet. If necessary, a computer can do the job. All you need to do is install the Netatmo web application. Of course, you can no less use voice activation by connecting the rain gauge to Alexa. Note that the Netatmo brand does not require any subscription fees, especially since the storage memory is unlimited.

Would you like to cycle your gardening in accordance with the seasons? Measure rainfall with the Kerbl 291200 rain gauge. It's relatively compact, but also very easy to use to track weather conditions without difficulty. Effective and durable, it requires no complicated assembly or mounting. The small accessory comes with a bracket that allows you to mount it on a round pole or broom handle with a maximum diameter of 24 mm.

The measuring range or capacity of the Kerbl 291200 varies from 0 to 35 mm. All readings are clear and accurate due to the graduations, making it easy to read. It has a secondary tracking ring that allows for manual precipitation monitoring over a longer period of time without having to empty the gauge regularly.

The Sainlogic WS3500 is more than just a rain gauge, it is a complete weather station. Although it is expensive compared to a standard wireless model, its impressive features make it useful beyond the basics. It makes use of a tipping bucket system that is perfectly calibrated to report accurate rainfall measurements to within a few millimeters. Solar panels, which can be backed up by the 2-3 year battery, serve as the main power source and provide energy for the super capacitors.

The outdoor sensor (powered by 2 AA batteries) is connected to the console via RF 915 MHz. Wi-Fi connectivity to the global WeatherUnderground network is a must if you plan to view real-time data wherever you go, pair it with other home devices or request current weather info from the Amazon Alexa voice assistant. It features a large color LCD screen, an automatic alarm clock and a thermohygrometer that measures wind speed and direction, ultraviolet...

The TFA-Dostmann Drop measures the amount of rainfall, over a range of 0 to 9999 mm, in the area where you live with satisfactory accuracy. A powerful instrument, it includes a self-tilting meter with a large opening that should be placed outside at a height of 60 to 90 cm. The digital display should be installed indoors, hanging on the wall or on a piece of furniture. Data transmission is exclusively wireless. The readings are displayed in graphic form, but remain understandable.

In addition to recording the maximum and minimum precipitation values, it has the ability to store historical data for 24 hours, 7 days, the entire month or the current year. The display has several additional options, including calendar, thermometer (0-37°C) and clock. Its signal is quite strong as it can cover a distance of 100 m.