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LED meteor shower lights create the effect of falling points of light with hanging illuminated tubes. Also known as meteor lights, LED snowfall lights or rainfall lights, they’re suitable for Christmas trees, façades, patios, entrance areas and shop windows.
Product images often look similar, but the technical details can make a real difference. If you focus only on the number of LEDs or a low price, it’s easy to overlook coverage, light colour, connection type and IP rating.
IP44 lights are protected against solid objects larger than 1 millimetre and splashing water from different directions. However, they must not be immersed in water, and an IP44 rating doesn’t automatically make them suitable for unprotected installation in heavy rain.
For outdoor use, protect the power supply, plug connections and connection point from direct rain as well. Before buying, check the IP rating for the whole installation, not just the product description.
“720 LEDs” might sound like a lot of light at first. But what matters is the length and number of hanging points across which the LEDs are distributed. A string of lights with 15 illuminated tubes spaced 70 centimetres apart will cover a different area from a shorter model with eight hanging points.
So check:
Warm white LED lights at around 3000 Kelvin have a soft, yellowish glow. They often work well with wood, warm-coloured façades and traditional Christmas decorations.
Cool white LED lights at around 6500 Kelvin look much crisper and more like daylight. They can stand out more against modern façades, retail displays or larger outdoor spaces. Multicolour LED lights, with changing shades of red, green, blue and yellow, are better suited to festive shop windows, events and eye-catching displays.
The combination of LED count, length and wattage helps you work out which lights are right for you. A model with 720 LEDs, 15 hanging points and coverage of 10 × 0.5 metres is designed for larger display areas. Shorter versions with 192 LEDs and eight hanging points may be enough for a smaller tree, window or entrance area.
Choose a power rating that suits where you plan to use the lights. The models featured here use either a 6-watt or 9-watt power supply, depending on the model, with a 220–240-volt mains supply. Wattage is more important than the LED count alone when it comes to running costs.
Lights with a memory function save the last setting you selected. This is useful if you switch the lights on and off every day and don’t want to choose your preferred setting again each time.
Some products describe a single memory setting for your preferred mode, while others offer several modes. Check whether the memory function saves only the last mode or lets you manage several lighting programmes.
Attach the illuminated tubes evenly to a stable surface. When installing the lights on trees, canopies or façades, make sure the cable isn’t under tension. Before each use, check the lights for damaged wires, cracks or loose connections.
Keep the power supply in a dry, sheltered place. Unplug the lights when they’re not in use. Also follow the installation instructions from the manufacturer and don’t use any damaged components.
Why it suits this buyer: This more compact version is designed for smaller windows, trees, balconies or entrance areas, and uses a 6-watt power supply.
The product details specify coverage of 5 × 0.3 metres, eight hanging points, a 70-centimetre spacing and IP44 protection against splashing water.
192 LEDs, cool white light at 6500 Kelvin, a memory function and a 5-metre extension cable.
Why it suits this buyer: This larger version is suitable for façades, large Christmas tree displays, hospitality venues and commercial entrance areas.
The dimensions are listed as 10 × 0.5 metres, with 15 hanging points spaced 70 centimetres apart. This makes it easier to work out how much space you’ll need before ordering.
720 warm white LEDs at 3000 Kelvin, a 9-watt adapter, a 5-metre extension cable, IP44 protection and a memory mode.
Why it suits this buyer: This colour-changing version is designed for events, retail and hospitality venues, and eye-catching outdoor Christmas displays.
The product details clearly list the available colours—red, green, blue and yellow—and the coverage of 10 × 0.5 metres.
720 LEDs, a 9-watt adapter, a memory function, 15 hanging points and IP44 protection against splashing water.
We’ve put together a complete, regularly updated list of products that meet these strict selection criteria and the safety regulations in force across the EU.
First, measure the available area and space out the hanging points accordingly. The models listed here have 70 centimetres between each point. Lay the lead cable without pulling it taut. Keep the power supply and plug connection dry and protected from direct rain.
Their actual lifespan depends on how long they’re used, how they’re stored, moisture, temperature and physical wear. Storing the lights in a dry place outside the decorating season and checking them before each installation can help extend their useful life. Don’t continue using damaged cables or illuminated tubes.
Running costs depend on the power consumption and how many hours a day the lights are on. A 9-watt model uses 0.009 kilowatt-hours per hour. To work out the cost, multiply this figure by your electricity tariff and the number of hours you use the lights each day. A timer can help you avoid leaving them on unnecessarily.