Weather guide for Zelda Tears Of The Kingdom (TotK). Learn how to change weather, effects, how to check map weather forecast, tips on thunderstorms and extreme weather locations!
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How To Change Weather
Advance The Time By Having A Bonfire Or Staying At An Inn
In order to change the weather, you need to advance the time within the game. You can pass the time by enjoying a bonfire or staying at an inn, which will allow you to change the weather. However, please note that there is a chance the weather may not change even after advancing time, as it could remain the same.
Wait Until The Weather Changes
| Time | |
|---|---|
| Game Time | 3 Hours |
| Real Time | 3 Minutes |
The weather changes every 3 hours in-game, and every 3 minutes in real time. If you can't pass the time with activities like a bonfire, try waiting for a few minutes. In the case of a thunderstorm, there is a risk of being struck by lightning if you are in an open area so it is recommended to wait in a safe place with a roof.
Check The Weather Forecast
The weather forecast is displayed next to the mini-map in the bottom right corner of the screen. It provides real-time information about the weather for the next hour, so wait until the desired weather arrives.
Weather Effects
| Weather | Effects |
|---|---|
| Clear or Sunny | None |
| Cloudy | None |
| Rain | The fire goes out quickly, even if you light it. You may slip when climbing a cliff You become less noticeable to enemies. The lightning attack damage increases. |
| Lightning | In addition to the rain effects, if you equip a metal weapon, it will attract lightning strikes. |
| Snow | Visibility becomes poor. |
The Occurring Weather Condition Varies By Region
The probability of certain weather occurring is not constant throughout entire regions. For instance, the Gerudo Desert area is characterized by the absence of rainfall.
Tears of the Kingdom Related Articles
Return To TopUseful Articles From Beginning To Endgame
 Main Quests | Map List | Shrines | Skyview Towers |
| Early Game Guide | Korok Seeds | Best Weapons | Best Armor |
| Equipment & Items | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapons | Shields | Bows | Armor |
| Best Food | Materials | Elixir | Best Fuse |
| Maps & Collections | |||
| Geoglyphs | Great Fairy | Schematics | Stable |
| Bubbul Gem | Rock Octorok | Forge Construct | Sage's Will |
Link's New Abilities
Things To Know
Purah Pad - Uses & Abilities
| ▶How To Use Camera | ▶Hero's Path Mode |
| ▶Sensor + | ▶Shrine Sensor |
| ▶Travel Medallion | ▶How To Use Ultrahand |
| ▶Fuse | ▶Ascend |
| ▶Autobuild | ▶Recall |
Equipment Related
| ▶Master Sword | ▶Hylian Shield |
| ▶Repair Weapon | ▶Reroll Weapon Effects |
| ▶Upgrade Armor | ▶Best Fusion & Fuse |
| ▶Inventory Expansion | ▶Make An Axe |
Farming & Cooking
| Farming Related | |
|---|---|
| ▶Rupees Farming | ▶Arrows Farming |
| ▶Bomb Flowers Farming | |
| Cooking Related | |
| ▶Best Food Recipes | ▶How To Cook |
| ▶How To Make A Fire | ▶Spicy Recipe |
Horse Related
| ▶Catch A Horse | ▶Reroll A Horse |
| ▶Get The Best Horse | ▶How To Get Epona |
| ▶Towing Harness |
Map Related
| Locations & Collections | |
|---|---|
| ▶Horned Statue | ▶Rock Octorok |
| ▶Stables | ▶Sage's Will |
| ▶Forge Construct | ▶Schematic |
| ▶Great Fairy | ▶Geoglyphs |
| ▶Poe | ▶Malanya Spring |
| ▶Bubbul Gem | ▶Where To Buy A House |
| ▶Light Gragon | ▶How To Find Naydra |
| Route To Each Location | |
| ▶Lurelin Village | ▶Kakariko Village |
| ▶Kara Kara Bazaar | ▶Gerudo Town |
| ▶Goron City | ▶Lucky Clover Gazette |
| ▶Zora's Domain | ▶Hateno Village |
| ▶Bedrock Bistro | ▶Lost Woods~Korok Forest |
| ▶Rito Village | ▶Yunoboco HQ |
| ▶Forgotten Temple | ▶Lookout Landing Hidden Passage |
| Others | |
| ▶Cold Resistance | ▶Heat Resistance |
| ▶Cure Gloom | ▶Avoid Lightning |
| ▶Break A Crate | ▶Remove Sludge |
| ▶Mine Ore Deposits | ▶Catch Dandelion Seeds |
| ▶Blood Moon | ▶Ways To Travel |
| ▶Summon Satori | ▶How To Pass Time |
| ▶Get To Sky Island | ▶Cross Iron Bars |
| ▶Change Weather | ▶Cross Broken Rail |
| ▶Cross Water | ▶How To Catch Fish |
Zonai Related
Combat, Skills, and Controls
System and Others
| ▶New Features | ▶Points of No Return |
| ▶Amiibo Benefits | ▶Should You Play BotW? |
| ▶What Carries Over? | ▶How To Save |
| ▶Can You Play Multiplayer? | ▶Change Difficulty |
| ▶Death Penalty | ▶Required Storage |
| ▶Best Settings | ▶Kingdom Edition |
| ▶Collector's Edition |
