Stunning cloud formations, dramatic storms and enchanting rainbows all feature in this year's shortlist for the Weather Photographer of the Year 2025 competition.
Now in its tenth year, the Royal Meteorological Society's photo contest showcases some of the most striking images of weather on the planet, while raising awareness of climate challenges such as flooding, heatwaves and cyclones.
From 18 September to 16 October, the public can vote for their favourite image. The overall winner will be announced on 30 October 2025.
Weather Photographer of the Year 2025 - shortlist
West Texas Special by Jonah Lange. Photograph Location: Sudan, Texas, USAThe Gorgeous Ring by Geshuang Chen. Photograph Location: Lugu Lake, Yunnan Province, ChinaEunice III by Jadwiga Piasecka. Photograph Location: Newhaven Lighthouse, UKSky Surfing by Joy Saha. Photograph Location: Czech RepublicWinnats Pass Inversion by Andy Gray. Photograph Location: Peak District, UKSupercell Storm Over the City by HeWei. Photograph Location: Shanghai, ChinaLenticular Invasion by Victor Cirstet. Photograph Location: Rothera Research Station, Adelaide Island, AntarcticaThe Birth of a New Universe by Yevhen Samuchenko. Photograph Location: IcelandGood Morning Ice by Himadri Bhuyan. Photograph Location: Arunachal Pradesh, IndiaThe Sun Tree in the Field of Dreams by Krzysztof Tollas. Photograph Location: River Gwda, Poland Spray by Shaun Mills. Photograph Location: Overstrand, Norfolk, UKFishing in Raining Season by Kyaw Zay Yar Lin. Photograph Location: Inle Lake, MyanmarSagrada Familia Barcelona by Carlos Castillejo Balsera. Photograph Location: Barcelona, SpainReflections of Pearls by Matt Stuttard Parker. Photograph Location: Northern SwedenJellyfish Invasion in the Sky by Alfons Puertas. Photograph Location: Fabra Observatory in Barcelona, SpainTrolley Park by Ian Knight. Photograph Location: Stafford, Staffordshire, UKPath to the Heart of the Storm by Tamas Kusza. Photograph Location: SlovakiaPuddle Fun by Adam D'Auria. Photograph Location: Düsseldorf, GermanyRainbow Gateway to Bled by Eloise Matthews. Photograph Location: Lake Bled, SloveniaGolden Canvas by Aung Chan Thar. Photograph Location: MyanmarIridescent Skies over Rothera Research Station by Victor Cirstet. Photograph Location: Rothera Research Station, AntarcticaOther World by Simon Brown. Photograph Location: The Malvern Hills, UKSolitude in the Embrace of Inversion by Dominika Koszowska. Photograph Location: Lapszanka, PolandThe Cyc-hoar-list by Chris Lehrbach. Photograph Location: Bedingham, Norfolk, UKVolcanic Majesty by Aung Chan Thar. Photograph Location: Mount Bromo, IndonesiaWinter Storm by Melissa Roberston
The 25 images above have been entered by both experienced and amateur photographers from 12 countries.
