Decorative Outdoor Thermometers

122 Ideas by Tara Gosselin

Outdoor thermometers are a handy way to check the temperature without leaving the warmth and comfort of your home. Back in the day, when you looked outside to check the temperature, everyone seemed to have the same long, skinny white one with red numbers. Today, there are such a wide variety of decorative outdoor thermometers it’s hard to choose just one. Our design team chose eight different styles — one of them is sure to suit your house!

14-3/4" Dia. Black & Bronze Scrollwork Outdoor Thermometer Cold Cast Ceramic Wall Hanging Outside Patio Porch Wall Decor

Get to know what kind of outside temperature your body is experiencing - thanks to this decorative outdoor thermometer. Black mixed with brown accents, made of wrought iron, whose center is a carved flower.

Outdoor thermometer decorative design for the wall in the garden

Outdoor thermometer with richly decorated frame. Designed for mounting on any flat surface. Suitable for the garden, patio and others outdoor places according to taste and need. It is resistant to harmful weather conditions.

14" Copper Verdigris Outdoor Thermometer contemporary-outdoor-decor

Beautiful English-style decorative outdoor thermometer with a stunning wall mount and a sturdy weather-resistant design. The piece comes in a great rounded shape and it’s large enough to grab the attention of anyone passing by. Should be a great wall accent for your home.

James Hautman Decorative Outdoor Thermometer

Decorative Outdoor Vintage Thermometer

Decorative Outdoor Thermometers

zinc outdoor thermometer

outdoor decorative thermometers and clocks | Outdoor Hanging Clock And Thermometer

Decorative Outdoor Station Style Thermometer and Clock

Thermometer designed for mounting on the wall. Frame is made of metal and fitted with screw holes for easy installation. Dedicated to outdoor use. It is resistant to rust and harmful weather conditions.

Decorative Outdoor Personalized Thermometer

An eye-catching decorative wall clock with thermometres. It features a round frame of small rectangular natural slate tiles in warm beige and brownish tones. A round glazed dial has an off-white finish. Arabic numerals and all hands are black.

Compass Style Decorative Outdoor Thermometer

Solstice Thermometer Clock

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Decorative Outdoor Stainless Steel Thermometer

The outdoor thermometer is one of the most useful home utensils, especially when you would like to be dressed good according to the actual weather. This specimen is additionally equipped with the hygrometer.

Garden thermometer traditional outdoor decor

Nice decorative garden thermometer on a metal holder with hammered finish. Pre-drilled holes allow for easy screwing to a house wall or facade. The thermometer shows temperature in Fahrenheit AND Celsius scale. Indoors or out.

Copper Outdoor Combination Thermometer Remodelista

With a such a stylish retro antique outdoor thermometer any exterior's decor can be elevated into another level. The colorful floral pattern reminds me of the cottage design.

Decorative Ivy Outdoor Thermometer

Decorative Outdoor Garden Shovel Thermometer

Well-built outdoor decorative thermometer that comes with its own hanging mechanism. The piece is also large and features a stunning rounded design, finished in white and accentuated by touches of black. You also get intricate detailing that should add an incredible accent to your outdoor walls.

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Decorative Outdoor Thermometers

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Tara Gosselin Interior Design Expert

Tara is a San Antonio-based, award-winning landscape architect, garden writer, and educator with deep experience in eco-friendly design and hands-on horticulture. She helps homeowners turn ordinary yards into sustainable backyard retreats that blend edible planting, seasonal beauty, and thoughtful outdoor living. Her plant-first approach gives readers clear strategies for creating landscapes that feel restorative while working in harmony with the land.

An item that’s decorative, functional, and even necessary for patios and yards is a trusty outdoor thermometer. Decorative thermometers that can withstand the elements come in various styles to fit various tastes.

Since choosing the right one requires a bit of a process from all the aspects that need to be considered, we’ve listed a couple of buying tips below.

How are outdoor thermometers installed?

A good decorative thermometer has lots of great qualities like how it can easily be installed without needing the help of a handyman. So, look for one that you can set up in a snap as you wouldn’t want to go outside to set install a thermometer only to find out that you need specialized tools for the process.

Some units can be hung or stuck into walls to get a reading of the area’s temperature. They are easy to mount, but you would want a unit with a sticky substance added at the back of the device for installation if you want a thermometer that’s portable. On the other hand, you may want a decorative device for telling the temperature that’s more permanent. If that’s the case, then you can get one that will allow you to screw the unit into a post or wall.

What are the benefits of a wireless outdoor thermometer?

Among the things you’d have to consider is whether you want a model that’s wired or wireless. A wired thermometer requires you to place a probe in one area of your home to get a direct temperature reading. A wireless, on the other hand, just requires attaching to a wall, which makes the process of installing the unit and getting a reading a lot easier.

Also, it’s a great idea to get a wireless decorative thermometer as you can easily move it wherever in your property you need a temperature reading. This means a wireless thermometer can be used both indoors and outdoors.

What additional features to consider when buying a decorative outdoor thermometer?

Display size. Watch out for the display size of a unit as a small display will make it difficult to read or understand what the thermometer says. As much as possible, get the largest display that your space can accommodate not just to get a much clearer reading, but also so you get a decorative element that makes a lot of impact in your outdoor space.
Backlight. This is a feature that you’d if you want a thermometer that can be easily read regardless of the lighting condition. Even if it’s nighttime and you did not switch on your patio lights, you would still be able to get a temperature reading and see it clearly because of the backlight. You also won’t have to be concerned about glare and sunlight during the day.
Quality. It's also important that you make sure your thermometer is one that’s made to last. Anything that’s placed outdoors will be exposed to harsh weather conditions. So, get the device that’s enclosed using a weather-proof or waterproof housing. Although water is your number one concern, you’d also have to ensure that your thermometer doesn’t get blown away by heavy winds.