Outdoor Christmas lights for your home and garden
From a softly lit front entrance to a colourful garden display, the right outdoor Christmas lights can bring your whole home into the celebration. Explore LED lights for trees, rooflines, windows, fences and patios, with warm white, ice white, multicolour and changing effects to suit your style.
Give outdoor trees a festive glow
Wrap branches with a classic warm white glow or create a brighter display with colourful and twinkling lights. Check each set is suitable for outdoor use.
Explore Christmas tree lights 02 / Rooflines & eavesFrame the house with icicle lights
Add a cascading line of light along suitable eaves, balconies or porch edges. Measure the run before choosing your length and colour.
Explore icicle Christmas lights 03 / Windows & wallsCreate a curtain of light
Use an outdoor-suitable curtain light to bring sparkle to an exterior wall, window area or covered entrance. Check the width and drop against the space you want to decorate.
Explore curtain lights 04 / Patios & gathering spacesMake outdoor spaces welcoming
Hang festoon lights around a suitable patio, pergola or entertaining area for a warm, inviting finish throughout the festive season.
Explore festoon lightsHow to choose outdoor Christmas lights
Plan where the lights will go, how they will be powered and the look you want to create. A few checks before ordering make installation easier.
Check outdoor suitability
Choose lights specifically described as suitable for outdoor use. Check the product's IP rating and instructions for the lights, power supply and connections at your planned location.
Measure the full display
Measure the tree, roofline, fence or wall you want to decorate. Check both the illuminated length and the lead cable length so the set reaches a suitable power point.
Plan larger runs carefully
Connectable Christmas lights can help create a coordinated display. Use compatible components and follow the stated maximum number of sets or run length.
Choose your colour and effect
Warm white gives a soft, traditional look; ice white creates a crisp winter feel. Multicolour, flashing and smart options can bring more movement and personality to the display.
Outdoor Christmas lights FAQs
Can I use indoor Christmas lights outside?
Only use a light set outside if its product information specifically confirms that it is suitable for outdoor use. Check the instructions for the power supply and connections too.
Are all outdoor Christmas lights suitable for the same location?
No. Outdoor products can have different IP ratings and installation requirements. Check the rating and instructions for your chosen product before placing it in an exposed area.
How many connectable light sets can I join together?
The limit depends on the particular lighting system and power supply. Check the product specifications, use compatible sets and do not exceed the manufacturer's stated limit.
What should I measure before buying lights for a roofline or tree?
Measure the area you want to illuminate and the distance to your suitable power point. Compare those measurements with the product's lit length and lead cable length. For a tree, allow for wrapping around branches rather than measuring its height alone.
Bring the whole outdoor scene together
Pair your lights with outdoor Christmas decorations, wreaths, garlands and festive features. Explore the wider collection in our Christmas Shop and choose pieces suited to your display.