The weather can affect the performance of your internet connection in a variety of ways. This can include issues such as physical damage to the network, water getting into electrical connections, and wireless signal interference. Some types of connection are more vulnerable to weather than others.

Is WIFI affected by weather?

Yes, weather can affect Wi-Fi, particularly heavy rainstorms. ... In general, weather doesn't affect the strength of the Wi-Fi signal from your router to your device (barring some slight interference during high humidity). But outside weather could affect the internet service that your Wi-Fi network relies on.

Why do I lose internet connection when it rains?

If your ISP uses copper cables to provide internet , the service is most likely to drop during rain because copper conducts electricity. When rainwater enters the underground cable traps or gets into the hanging cable's covering, it interferes with the electric signal and breaks it down.