Met Office App Accessibility Statement

This accessibility statement applies to the Met Office mobile application available on iOS and Android devices. 

This mobile application is run by the Met Office. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this mobile application. For example, that means you should be able to: 

• Navigate most of the app using a screen reader (including the most recent version of VoiceOver/ TalkBack) 

We’ve also made the mobile application text as simple as possible to understand. 

The Met Office App is a native app built for Apple iOS and Android devices. This means you can use the built-in accessibility settings on your phone: 

• Apple iOS accessibility settings 
• Android accessibility settings 
• AbilityNet has more advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability. 

How accessible this mobile application is 

We know some parts of this mobile application are not fully accessible. You can see a full list of any issues we currently know about in the Non-accessible content section of this statement. 

Feedback and contact information 

If you need information in this mobile application in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille please contact [email protected].

We aim to respond to all reasonable requests for accessible information. 

If you require any forecast information in this mobile application described over the phone, or have any other queries please contact our 24-hour helpline: 

• Email: [email protected] 
• Phone: 0370 900 0100 (from the UK) 
• Phone: +44 330 135 0000 (outside the UK) 

Reporting accessibility problems with this mobile application 

We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this mobile application. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, contact: [email protected].

Enforcement procedure 

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’). If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS). 

If you are in Northern Ireland and are not happy with how we respond to your complaint you can contact the Equalities Commission for Northern Ireland who are responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’) in Northern Ireland. 

Technical information about this website’s accessibility 

The Met Office is committed to making its mobile application accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. 

Compliance status 

The website has been tested against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard. 

This mobile application is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliances and exemptions listed below. 

Non-accessible content 

The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons. 

Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations 

1.1 Text Alternatives  

Non-text Content 

Some images and icons do not have text descriptions, which means screen reader users may not get all the information shown visually. We are working to add descriptive text for all important icons and images by April 2026. 

1.3 Adaptable 

1.3.1 Info and relationships 

Some content does not use proper structure, making it harder for assistive technology users to understand relationships between items. We will add clear headings and correct associations to improve navigation by April 2026. 

1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence  

In some places, the reading order is not logical, and expanded content is not announced properly. This means that some content can’t be adapted to Assistive Technology users. We plan to fix this so navigation follows a predictable sequence by April 2026. 

1.3.4 Orientation 

Functionality must not be restricted or broken by orientation. In landscape mode on the Weather Map for Warnings, multiple warning days are obscured by controls, making them unusable. In Detailed Forecast, changing orientation causes the 'Close' and temperature buttons to become unusable. We will fix orientation issues to maintain functionality across all views by April 2026. 

1.4 Distinguishable  

1.4.3   Contrast (minimum) 

In the Location Weather element of the app, the 'forecast issued' text fails contrast criteria. Users depend on sufficient colour contrast between background and text to make content perceivable. We are working to fix the insufficient colour contrast issues within the app, and you should expect this to be fixed by April 2026. 

1.4.4   Resize text  

When resizing text on all screens of this mobile application, some content is cut off or overlaps. Content must remain readable and functional at 200% without loss of content or overlap, as some users may only be able to read text when it is bigger. This issue has been raised, and you should expect this to be resolved by April 2026. 

1.4.11 Non-text Contrast 

There are non-text contrast issues relating to the “Wind: next hour” and “Sunrise and Sunset” sections imagery of the Weather Location sections of the app. Users depend on sufficient colour contrast between backgrounds and interactive elements, otherwise these elements may not be perceivable and therefore, unusable. Several of the colours used do not have sufficient colour contrast ratio with the dynamic backgrounds when the weather is sunny/clear. This has been raised, and we are currently working to resolve this issue by December 2026. 

2.1 Keyboard Accessibility 

2.1.1 Keyboard 

All functionalities must be operable via keyboard and assistive technologies that emulate it. Currently, there are several functions that are not operable by VoiceOver/Talkback. These issues prevent users from accessing some features of the app. We will implement full keyboard and assistive technology operability by April 2026. 

2.4 Navigable  

2.4.2 Page Titled 

Currently most screens do not have unique titles, pages and screens need unique, meaningful titles. This makes navigation and orientation difficult for screen reader users. We will ensure all screens have descriptive titles by April 2026. 

3.2 Predictable  

3.2.3 Consistent Navigation 

In the Detailed Forecast some data tables are read out inconsistently when using a screen reader. Users depend on navigation to be consistent across the app so that pages are predictable, and content can be consistently understood. You should expect this issue to be resolved by April 2026. 

3.2.4 Consistent Identification 

Time is conveyed to users inconsistently across the weather app. Users depend on identification to be consistent across the app so that pages are predictable, and content can be consistently understood. This issue will be addressed to ensure predictable and consistent navigation by April 2026. 

4.1 Compatible  

4.1.2 Name, Role, Value 

Some locations within the app lack association between name, role, states and value. Users who use assistive technologies require all components to have correct names, roles, states and values. Therefore, we aim to make this fully accessible by April 2026.  

4.1.3 Status messages 

Some maps and alerts do not update VoiceOver/Talkback when content changes on a page, it is important to inform those using assistive technology of that change. These issues will be resolved by April 2026. 

If you find an issue that we have yet to identify, please contact us using one of the routes described in the ‘Feedback and contact information’ section of this statement. 

Disproportionate burden 

At this time, we have not made any disproportionate burden claims.  

Content that’s not within the scope of the accessibility regulations 

Online maps and mapping services 

Our weather maps do not have text equivalents. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.1.1 (non-text content). We aim to make these maps as accessible as they can be. However, online maps and mapping services are exempt from meeting the accessibility regulations.  

Advertising 

Our advertising may at times fail WCAG success criteria. This content is provided by a third party and is exempt from meeting the accessibility regulations. There are some steps you may be able to take in order to limit the effects of this. In IOS this is done via Settings > Accessibility > Motion > Reduce Motion. 

Audio description for prerecorded weather videos 

We do not provide audio description for our weather videos since all the information in the video track is already provided in the audio track, so no audio description should be necessary. Our presenters are provided with guidance to make our videos as accessible as possible. 

Preparation of this accessibility statement 

This statement was first prepared in February 2025. It was last reviewed on 8th December 2025. 

This mobile application was last tested on 1st December 2025 against the WCAG 2.2 standard. The test was carried out internally by the Met Office digital accessibility team. Changes are being made and tested on a selection of devices and operating systems which are fully supported by the Met Office. 

The most used screens were tested, including the following: Weather tab (home, full forecast details, ‘edit my places’, settings, privacy preferences screen, information buttons), maps tab, warnings tab, warning details page.