How to display the weather on the iPhone lock screen

One of the favorite features of iOS 12 is the lock screen utilities, especially the weather utility. Follow these instructions to see weather information on the lock screen of iPhone and iPad running iOS 12!

Weather widget on lock screen is extremely useful utility of iOS 12. However, you will not find this utility on the lock screen but through a few installation steps to make it visible.

Also, you can't use this weather widget whenever you want. It only appears after the Do Not Disturb mode ends.

How to view the weather on the iPhone lock screen

Make sure the weather app always accesses your location.

The first thing you need to do is allow the weather app to access your location. It will help the weather notifications to be updated most accurately.

Step 1. Open the Settings app> touch Privacy .

Step 2. Next, click on Location Services.

Step 3. Next, scroll down and select Weather .

Step 4. Next, select Always to allow the Weather application to see your location.

The hidden weather utility will only appear when Do Not Disturb mode. Basically, this mode will hide notifications and dim the screen. Only the time and date are displayed on the screen. Besides, when this mode is turned on, the weather widget will appear the next morning. See how to enable Do Not Disturb mode when sleeping here.

Weather widget will be displayed on the lock screen at the end of the Do Not Disturb session. To check if the utility is working, you can book a short Do Not Disturb session a few minutes away. And, as soon as this mode ends, the widget will appear on the screen. It will also disappear as soon as the device is unlocked.

See more:

1. How to bring Auto Lock to Control Center iOS 11
2. How to hide iPhone lock screen content
3. How to make a call right on the iPhone lock screen