Weather Photographer of the Year

Weather and climate as you've never seen before.

About the Competition

Now in its tenth year, Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year showcases the world's most striking weather and climate photographs and provides an international platform to raise awareness about the environmental issues threatening our planet. This annual competition is open to photographers of all ages and skill levels and is free to enter. The 2025 competition is now open, so enter now and don't forget to follow us on Instagram @rmets_, to keep up with the latest announcements.

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing the world today, and its impact on the environment and human health significantly affects sustainable economic growth and the future of society. The competition, hosted by the Royal Meteorological Society, provides an ongoing commentary on the fragility and beauty of the planet. Sign up for the competition newsletter at the bottom of this page to receive updates, photography tips, and explanations of weather and climate phenomena.

Timeline

10 April 19 June

Submissions open

20 June 19 July

Judging period

18 September 16 October

Public vote

30 October

Winners announced

2025 Competition Opens!

Enter the 2025 competition before 19 June to be in with a chance of winning a cash prize and gaining worldwide exposure!

Enter Now

2024 Winners

View the winners of Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year 2024.

View the Winners' Gallery

Climate Gallery

Explore the connections between weather patterns and the impacts of climate change in different regions of the world.

VIEW CLIMATE GALLERY

Resources

Sharpen your weather photography skills, find out what makes a good climate image, and learn more about the science of the skies.

2024 Winners’ Spotlight: Scenic Compositions with my Smartphone

10 June 2025

Hear Nur Syaireen discuss her Weather Photographer of The Year journey

2024 Winners’ Spotlight: A Cinematic Capture of Climate Change

14 April 2025

Hear from Gerson Turelly on his submission to The Weather Photographer of The Year Competition.

2024 Winners’ Spotlight: Sublime Surprises of the Skies

27 February 2025

Hear Wang Xin talk about his journey in The Weather Photography of The Year Competition

2024 Winners’ Spotlight: Making a Difference with Photography

23 January 2025

Hear Angelina Widmann talk about her participation in The Weather Photographer of The Year Competition

Cloud Spotting for Beginners Part 5: Fluctus

05 August 2024

Welcome to part five our cloud spotting for beginners series! In this post, we look at Fluctus clouds.

Cloud Spotting for Beginners Part 4: Cumulus

19 July 2024

Welcome to part four of our cloud spotting for beginners series! In this post, we look at Cumulus clouds.

RESOURCES

News

Get the latest news from this year's competition.

Red sprite lighting flashes over an mountain at twillight

Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year 2025 Open for Entries!

09 April 2025

The Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year competition 2025 launches today, aiming to showcase the world’s most striking weather and climate photography. Now in its tenth year, the competition is run by the Royal Meteorological Society and serves as an international platform to raise awareness of environmental issues putting our planet at risk – including heatwaves, extreme flooding and cyclones – while showcasing the awe-inspiring beauty and power of our weather.

3 images side by side, a forest fire, city flood and methane bubbles

New Climate Gallery brings climate change into sharp focus

13 November 2024

A selection of weather photography images in a grid

Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year 2024 Winners Announced

30 October 2024

The winners were chosen by an international panel of judges with combined expertise in meteorology, photography, climate science and journalism.

NEWS

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