It’s easy to get lost in a task when you’re outside gardening, but having an outdoor clock makes it easy to keep track of time.
Not only is having a physical timepiece more convenient than having to check your phone with muddy fingers, but it can also make a stylish addition to your outdoor space. Add one to a porch, patio area, garage or even a pool house for easy timekeeping.
An outdoor clock also makes a great garden gift for anyone who spends hours outdoors – even if it’s just enjoying a barbecue or socialising around the fire pit.
Our favourite garden clocks to buy this year
Outdoor clock with thermometer
For a classic look, try this elegant garden clock with a distressed bronze finish. It comes with a subtle temperature dial in the middle, which measures between -40°C and 60°C.
The clock is fully waterproofed to survive outdoors and has a silent mechanism, so there’s no ticking sound.
Choose between the 30cm and 40cm version to fit your space. This design also comes in brown wood effect and duck egg blue if you’re after something a little different.
You’ll need one AA battery to get it up and running.
Distressed Indoor Outdoor Clock
Buy from Cox & Cox (£95.00)
A distressed, skeleton-style clock like this is perfect for gardens attached to period homes and farmhouses – or anywhere you want to add a bit of extra character.
Cox & Cox is well-known for its tasteful and high-quality garden accessories, which is why we’d choose this one over similar designs available elsewhere. It has an iron frame with a roughed-up brass-effect finish, and should continue to weather over time for a rustic look.
With a diameter of 50cm, this clock definitely makes a fantastic focal point. Don’t forget to buy an AA battery for it.
Smart Garden Greystone Clock
A stone clock is a smart choice if you’re after something a little different from the standard glass-front designs you find online. We particularly love this clock’s frameless finish, which sets it apart from others on the market.
Plus, thanks to its simple design and tasteful grey and white colouring, it would suit modern and period homes alike.
The face is just 30cm across, so it would make a good choice for small areas of wall, as well as outhouses and porches.
You’ll need an AA battery to get it up and running.
Acctim Turin Analogue Roman Numeral Clock
This garden clock caught our eye thanks to its unusual sage green frame, which should help it tie in amongst trees and plants.
The clock face itself keeps things simple with traditional Roman numerals in large sizing. The whole package measures 35cm across, so it’s a good size for most outdoor areas.
Marylebone Station Wall Clock & Thermometer
Buy from Coopers of Stortford (£24.99)
For something a little different, why not go for a double-sided garden clock? This one will lend a vintage feel to your outdoor space, thanks to its ornate wall bracket and traditional Roman numerals.
On the reverse side, you’ll find a large temperature gauge, measuring from -50°C all the way up to 50°C.
Tenby Clock
Buy from Garden Trading (£26.00)
Ideal for porches, greenhouses and garages, Garden Trading’s Tenby clock is compact in size, at just 22cm across. It’s made from powder-coated steel and glass, so it should survive the elements without succumbing to rust and corrosion.
We love the monochromatic white and black versions of this clock, but you can also get it in ‘Lulworth Blue’ for a pop of colour. Make sure you have an AA battery to get it started.
Garden Wall Clock
Buy from Thompson & Morgan (£36.99)
With three different dials and a decorative upper section, this garden clock makes a great point of interest in an outdoor space. It displays not only the time but the temperature and humidity too, making it easier to monitor the weather conditions as you tend to your garden.
While the set as a whole is 66cm in length, each clock face has a 20cm diameter. It’s crafted with powder-coated steel for weather resistance and needs one AA battery to power up.
Choose between the black, grey and cream colour options.
Garden Clock in Slate-Effect
Buy from Coopers of Stortford (£29.99)
There are several slate-effect garden clocks on the market at the moment, and we’ve picked out this one for its affordable price and many positive reviews.
Inside the main clock face you’ll find a temperature and a humidity dial. The whole package measures 33.5cm across, making it a versatile choice.
Plus, it’s UV- and frost-resistant, so it should continue looking smart outdoors for years to come.
Buy one AA battery to set it up.
Smart Garden Padstow Wall Clock
With its gleaming metal construction, this clock would look just as good inside as it would in the garden. It’s a great option if you’re after something a little more modern, as it comes with contemporary arms and a numbered dial.
As the clock’s diameter stretches 38cm across, it’s slightly bigger than many others you can find. The large size combined with the thick arms and high-contrast black and white face should make it easy to tell the time from a distance.
You’ll need one Ni-Mh AA battery.
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