If your current Kodi weather addon stopped working or no longer gives the forecast you want, you do have other options. Kodi uses add-ons for weather data, so switching to another one is often the easiest fix.
You do not need to rebuild your whole Kodi setup. In most cases, you just install another weather addon, set it as the active weather service, and test how it works with your city and your skin.
What other weather addons can you use on Kodi?
The main weather addon options worth checking first are:
- Multi Weather
- Open-Meteo
- Gismeteo
- OpenWeatherMap Maps
Some are better for normal forecast use. Some are better if you want more provider choice. One works better if you want weather maps and a more visual layout instead of only a basic forecast panel.
Multi Weather
For many users, Multi Weather is the best place to start. It is flexible and practical, which makes it a good replacement when an older weather addon feels limited or unreliable.
What makes it useful:
- It supports more than one weather source
- It works well as a general replacement
- It fits users who want forecast flexibility
- It is easier to try when you are not sure which provider will work best in your area
If you want one addon that feels like a safe first option, this is usually the one.
Open-Meteo
Open-Meteo is a cleaner choice for people who want a simpler weather setup. It feels more direct and can suit users who do not want to keep switching between providers just to get a good forecast.
This addon may fit better if you want:
- A straightforward weather addon
- A more modern-feeling forecast setup
- Extra weather detail in supported layouts
- Something that feels focused instead of broad
- A cleaner replacement for an addon that feels old
For some users, that simpler approach is exactly what makes it better.
Gismeteo
Gismeteo is worth trying if you want a different forecast source and do not want to stay tied to the same kind of weather provider. Sometimes the problem is not Kodi at all. Sometimes one provider just does not give good local results.
Why some users may prefer it:
- It gives you another forecast source to compare
- It can work better in some regions
- It is simple enough for users who do not want extra setup
- It works well as a backup option after trying the more common choices
It may not be the first addon every user picks, but it is useful when local forecast quality matters more than addon popularity.
OpenWeatherMap Maps
This one is different from the others because it is more about weather maps than standard forecast-only use.
If you mainly want to check basic weather info, this may not be your first choice. But if you want something more visual inside Kodi, it becomes much more interesting.
It makes sense if you want:
- weather maps inside Kodi
- a more visual weather section
- map-based detail instead of only forecast text
- something extra alongside a normal weather addon
- a better fit for skins that show weather images nicely
- more visual context when checking conditions
So this is less of a plain replacement and more of a visual upgrade for the right setup.
Which Kodi weather addon should you choose?
The best addon depends on what you want most.
- Choose Multi Weather if you want an all-around replacement with more provider flexibility.
- Choose Open-Meteo if you want a simpler forecast addon with a cleaner feel.
- Choose Gismeteo if you want to test another source and see if it works better for your area.
- Choose OpenWeatherMap Maps if weather maps matter more to you than a standard forecast panel.
Forecast quality can change by region, so one addon may work better than another in your city. If the first one does not feel right, test another one and compare the results.
How to install or switch weather addons in Kodi
Changing weather addons in Kodi is usually simple.
Follow these steps:
- Open Kodi
- Go to Settings
- Open Add-ons
- Choose Install from repository
- Open the Kodi Add-on Repository
- Go to the Weather section
- Pick the addon you want
- Install it
- Open Weather settings
- Set the new addon as your active weather service
If your old addon is still installed, you do not always need to remove it first. In many cases, you can just install another one and switch to it.
If Kodi still shows the old weather source after the change, close Kodi and open it again. Sometimes the interface only needs a quick refresh.
Why your current Kodi weather addon may not be working
There are several common reasons for this.
- The addon needs an update
- The weather source changed
- The location is set wrong
- The skin is not displaying the weather correctly
- Kodi was updated
- The addon no longer fits your setup
- The forecast source is weak in your region
That is why switching addons can solve the problem faster than trying to force one broken setup to keep working.
Tips for Picking the Right Kodi Weather Addon
If you just want a clean daily forecast, pick a normal weather addon first. If you want more flexibility, go for the option with more provider support. If weather maps matter, pick the addon that is built for that instead of expecting a plain forecast addon to do everything.
A few practical tips:
- test the same city in more than one addon
- check how your skin displays weather before blaming the addon
- start with official repository options
- avoid changing too many weather settings at once
- give each addon a fair test before switching again
The best Kodi weather addon is not always the one with the most features. It is the one that works well in your location and fits the way you use Kodi.
Final thoughts
If you are wondering what other weather addon you can get for Kodi, the answer is simple. You have a few solid choices, and switching is usually easier than people think.
Multi Weather is the best starting point for most users. Open-Meteo is a strong option if you want a cleaner forecast setup. Gismeteo is worth testing if you want a different forecast source. OpenWeatherMap Maps makes more sense when you want weather maps and a more visual layout.
Try the addon that best matches your setup. If it does not feel right, switch to another one. With Kodi weather, a small addon change can make the whole section work better.
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Published on April 9, 2026 under .
