10 of the best garden clocks
Find an outdoor clock for your garden from our curated selection.
Whether planting, weeding, watering or mowing, it’s easy to lose track of time while you’re gardening. An outdoor clock is an ideal solution.
These large, weatherproof clocks come in a range of designs, sometimes with handy additional features, such as thermometers and humidity gauges (hygrometers). Some are designed to be fixed flat against a wall, others hang from a bracket.
We’ve rounded up some of the best options below, in a selection of styles so you can choose the right one for you. We’ve included classic and decorative designs, multi-functional options and even one made from recycled materials, so you’re sure to find a garden clock to suit your needs.
If you’re looking for other decorative additions for your garden, check out our guides to the best solar water features, unusual garden ornaments and garden mirror ideas (including tips on preventing injury to birds), as well as the best garden rugs for brightening up outdoor seating areas.
8 of the best garden clocks in 2023
Browse our selection of clocks designed especially for gardens below;
Wall clocks:
Outdoor Double-sided Clock with Thermometer
This vintage-style garden clock is double sided which means you can see the time from either end of the garden. There's also a thermometer so you can monitor the temperature easily. The clock is designed to be mounted to an external wall and runs on a single AA battery (not included with the clock)
Price: £21.95
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Outdoor Garden Wall Clock Double-Sided with Cockerel Bell and Station Bracket
This classic farmhouse style clock is double-sided, so you can read the time from both sides. It's designed to be affixed to an external wall and features a cockerel sitting on top of the Roman numeral clock face. There's also a bell beneath which can be useful for calling attention in larger gardens.
Price: £30.99
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Padstow Clock
The Padstow clock is made from chunky, weather-resistant metal with a glass face, so it can stand up well to the elements. It also features a galvanised silver finish and large clear numbers on the face, so it’s easy to read.
Price: £29.74
Outdoor Guyer Wall Clock
This silver coloured clock can be used indoors as well as outdoors, making it an ideal choice for conservatories, workshops and covered patios as well as gardens. The traditional clock face is surrounded by a unique frame of interwoven loops. Made from metal, the clock should be able to stand up to the elements all year round.
Price: £21.43
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Still haven't found the right style for your garden? Check out more garden clocks on Wayfair, Primrose, John Lewis and Robert Dyas
Wall clocks with thermometer:
About Time Slate Effect Patterned Outdoor Garden Clock with Thermometer
This rustic style garden clock is designed to look as though it is made from slate, but it is in fact made from UV and frost resistant polyresin, plus glass. There are additional temperature and humidity dials within the clock face,helping you get a fuller impression of the conditions of the day at a glance.
Price: £43.99
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Decorative Garden Clock with Thermometer and Plant Holder
This clock also features a second face within the outer frame which reads the temperature. Below both is a stylish shelf which allows you to display pots and flowers within it. This model can be fitted to a wall or fence and screws plus raw plugs are included for fitting, as well as a free AA battery to power the clock.
Price: £44.99
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For more types of garden clocks and thermometers, try Etsy, Wayfair and Amazon
Wall clocks with thermometer and hygrometer:
Charles Bentley Wall Clock with Thermometer and Hygrometer
This vintage metal frame follows a natural theme with bird and floral features. The frame houses three different clock faces, with the time in the centre plus a thermometer and a hygrometer (humidity dial) to each side. Fixings for the triple clock are also included with this model.
Price: £24.95
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Brookpace Lascelles Roman Numeral Outdoor Wall Clock with Temperature and Humidity
This classic, vintage-style wall clock is completely weatherproof thanks to its sturdy metal casing and can be easily fixed to an outdoor wall. It features a glass front with bold Roman numerals to show the time clearly from a distance, and has small temperature and humidity gauges on the face.
Price: £75
Buy Outdoor Wall Clock at John Lewis
Looking for more inspiration? Shop garden clocks with thermometers and hygrometers at Etsy, Wayfair and Amazon
This Product Guide was last updated in August 2023. We apologise if anything has changed in price or availability.
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