How to Build a Telegram Weather Alert Automation Using Make (Integromat)

Checking the weather every morning might seem like a small task, but automating it can save time and make your daily routine smoother.

In this guide, you'll learn how to build a simple automation using Make (formerly Integromat), OpenWeather, and Telegram. Once it's set up, you'll receive automatic weather updates directly in Telegram without lifting a finger.

No coding required.

What This Automation Does

The workflow is simple:

1. Make runs on a schedule.
2. OpenWeather provides the latest weather data.
3. Telegram sends the weather report to you automatically.

For example, every morning at 8:00 AM, you could receive a message like:

Good morning!
Today's weather in Los Angeles: 18°C, Cloudy.
Have a great day!

This is a great beginner automation project because it teaches the fundamentals of workflow automation while creating something genuinely useful.

What You'll Need

Before we begin, make sure you have:

• A Make account
• A Telegram account
• A Telegram bot
• An OpenWeather API key
• A city you want to monitor

Step 1: Create a Telegram Bot

First, you'll need a bot that can send messages.

Open Telegram and search for:

BotFather

Start a conversation and send:

/newbot

BotFather will ask for:

1. A bot name
2. A bot username

Example:

Bot Name:

Weather Reminder Bot

Username:

weather_reminder_bot

After creating the bot, BotFather will provide a token.

It will look something like:

123456789:ABCDEFxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Save this token somewhere safe because you'll need it later inside Make.

Step 2: Start a Conversation With Your Bot

Before the bot can send messages to you, Telegram requires you to initiate the conversation.

Search for your bot.

Click:

Start

Or send:

/start

This step is often forgotten by beginners and causes message delivery problems later.

Step 3: Create a New Scenario in Make

Log into Make.

Click:

Create a New Scenario

The first module should be:

Scheduler

This determines when the automation runs.

For example:

• Every day at 8:00 AM
• Every 6 hours
• Every Monday morning

For this tutorial, choose:

Every Day at 8:00 AM

Step 4: Add OpenWeather

Next, we need weather data.

Add a new module.

Search for:

OpenWeather

Select:

Get Current Weather

You'll be asked for:

• API Key
• City
• Units

Example:

City:

Los Angeles

Units:

Metric

This ensures temperatures are returned in Celsius.

Step 5: Find Your Telegram Chat ID

To send messages, Telegram needs to know where to send them.

The easiest method is using Make itself.

Add a Telegram Bot module.

Choose:

List Updates

Then send another message to your bot:

/start

Return to Make and click:

Run Once

Open the result.

Look for:

chat → id

Example:

123456789

This number is your Chat ID.

Copy it.

You'll use it in the next step.

Step 6: Add the Telegram Message Module

Now add another Telegram Bot module.

Select:

Send a Text Message

Configure:

Connection:
Your Telegram Bot

Chat ID:
The Chat ID you copied

Message Text:

Good morning!

Today's weather in Los Angeles:

Temperature: {{temperature}}°C

Condition: {{weather_description}}

Have a great day!

Map the temperature and weather description fields from the OpenWeather module.

Make allows you to select these values directly from previous modules.

Step 7: Test the Automation

Before activating the workflow, test everything.

Click:

Run Once

Check Telegram.

If the message arrives, congratulations — your automation works.

If it doesn't, verify:

• Bot token is correct
• You started the bot using /start
• Chat ID is correct
• OpenWeather API key is valid
• City name is spelled correctly
• Modules are connected properly

Most issues come from one of these settings.

Step 8: Activate the Scenario

Once your test succeeds:

Turn Scheduling ON

Then activate the Scenario.

Your automation will now run automatically according to your schedule.

Make the Message More Useful

Instead of sending only temperature, you can create richer notifications.

Example:

Good morning!

Weather update for Los Angeles:

Temperature: 18°C

Condition: Cloudy

Humidity: 64%

Wind Speed: 12 km/h

Tip: You may want to bring a light jacket today.

This feels more like a personal assistant than a basic weather alert.

Useful Upgrades You Can Add Later

Once the basic workflow works, you can improve it.

Ideas include:

Rain Alerts Only

Send a message only when rain is expected.

Extreme Temperature Warnings

Alert yourself when temperature exceeds a certain value.

Multiple Cities

Monitor several locations simultaneously.

AI-Powered Recommendations

Use ChatGPT to generate personalized advice based on weather conditions.

Example:

"It's going to be rainy today. Consider carrying an umbrella and leaving a few minutes earlier for work."

Save Data to Google Sheets

Create a daily weather log automatically.

Send Reports to Notion

Build a personal weather dashboard.

Common Beginner Mistakes

Here are the most common issues people encounter:

• Forgetting to send /start to the bot
• Using the bot token instead of Chat ID
• Incorrect OpenWeather API key
• Wrong city name
• Not testing with Run Once
• Timezone configuration issues

Timezone settings are especially important.

If Make is using the wrong timezone, your "8:00 AM" alert might arrive at an unexpected hour.

Always verify your scenario's timezone settings.

Final Thoughts

This Telegram weather alert automation is one of the best beginner projects for learning Make.

Why?

Because it teaches the three core concepts behind almost every automation:

1. A trigger starts the workflow.
2. Data is collected from a source.
3. The data is sent somewhere useful.

Once you understand this pattern, you can build far more advanced automations such as:

• AI news alerts
• Content idea generators
• Daily reports
• Task reminders
• Social media notifications
• Market monitoring systems

Start simple, make it work, then improve it over time.

That's the fastest way to learn automation.