How to Add Small Weather Widgets to Your iPhone Lock Screen in 2026

Customizing your iPhone Lock Screen with small weather widgets allows you to access current conditions and forecasts at a glance. Here's a step-by-step guide to adding these widgets in 2026:

1. Access the Lock Screen Customization Menu

• Unlock your iPhone and remain on the Lock Screen.
• Press and hold the Lock Screen until the customization options appear.
• Tap "Customize" at the bottom of the screen.

2. Add Weather Widgets

• In the customization menu, tap "Add Widgets."
• Scroll through the available widgets and select the weather widget you prefer.
• Tap or drag the widget to the desired position on your Lock Screen.
• Once satisfied with the placement, tap "Done" to save your changes.

3. Adjust Widget Position (Optional)

• To move the weather widget, press and hold it until it becomes draggable.
• Drag it to your preferred location on the Lock Screen.
• Tap "Done" to confirm the new position.

4. Customize Widget Settings (If Supported)

• Some weather widgets allow customization, such as selecting a specific location or adjusting the displayed information.
• To edit a widget, press and hold it, then tap "Edit Widget" from the quick actions menu.
• Make the desired changes and tap outside the widget to exit editing mode.

By following these steps, you can personalize your iPhone Lock Screen to display real-time weather updates, keeping you informed with just a glance.

(support.apple.com)