The 10 Best Patio Umbrellas with Lights to Make Your Backyard Feel Magical

Sunnyglade's umbrella earned top honors as our pick for the best solar-powered patio umbrella with lights, fair and square. From its fade-resistant and water-repellent canopy to the air-vented top, its construction is reportedly top-tier. It stands at 6 feet tall, so it will give you plenty of room underneath. There’s even a handy push button to change the tilt and a convenient hand crank to open and close the canopy and shoppers call out its incredible value for the price: "This is a great umbrella for the price...[It] really brightens up the patio. The solar lights are great at night and stay bright for a long time."

Fast Facts

• Height: 6 feet
• Materials: aluminum pole, polyester canopy
• Light Type: solar-powered LED
• Base Included: no

If you prefer a well-lit patio come nightfall, this 10-foot umbrella features 24 intense LED lights. At night, the bulbs are reportedly bright enough to take in your summer beach read and customers say it's "way more durable than they thought" it would be for the price. The canopy comes in 15 hues and sits at a 45-degree angle. There's also a three-part folding design with a detachable pole, so using—and storing it—will be a total breeze.

Fast Facts

• Height: 8 feet
• Materials: aluminum and steel pole, handle and frame, polyester canopy
• Light Type: solar-powered LED
• Base Included: no

Complete with an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) of 50+, this crank patio umbrella, which features 26 LED bulbs beneath the canopy, will be your haven from the punishing sun on 90-degree days—especially since there's a tilt button that will gently adjust the umbrella's angle to move with it. Plus, shoppers confirm that even though assembly is required, it's super easy to install: "Perfect! Covers our table exactly how we need it to [and it's] easy to install and roll up and down. Five stars for sure."

Fast Facts

• Height: 8 feet
• Materials: powder-coated steel pole, polyester canopy
• Light Type: solar-powered LED
• Base Included: no

This cantilever umbrella is perfect for lounging under—it has an 11-foot diameter, so you can hang out all afternoon without worrying about a sun burn. Plus, it's made to last with a fade- and weather-resistant canopy created from high-quality olefin fabric and is equipped with a crank that seamlessly lifts and lowers the umbrella. At its base, there's a sturdy stand made of aluminum and steel to boot, which buyers recommend treating to prevent rust: "[It] was quite easy to install and is easy to let up and down. I’d suggest spraying with rust oleum ($14) if you leave it outdoors to prevent rusting. [The] solar lights add nice ambiance at night and works as described. Extremely happy and would buy again."

Fast Facts

• Height: 8.3 feet
• Materials: aluminum and steel base, olefin canopy
• Light Type: LED
• Base Included: yes

Have a larger backyard? In that case, you’re going to want to invest in this double-sided patio umbrella that reviewers rave looks and feels expensive. It not only gives you (and your guests) maximum coverage from the sun, it also boasts 36 LED lights for late night cocktails: "The LED lights provide a warm and inviting glow during the evenings, creating a cozy atmosphere for outdoor gatherings," confirms one shopper. This 15-foot pick features an easy-to-use crank and the canopy itself is water- and fade-resistant to keep its color nice and bright.

Fast Facts

• Height: 7.5 feet
• Materials: steel pole, handle, frame and base, polyester canopy
• Light Type: solar-powered LED
• Base Included: yes

Featuring a 9-foot coverage zone, this gem from Abcannopy is studded with with 32 LED lights that will reportedly provide illumination for nine to 12 hours. There’s a convenient on/off switch for the lights and the solar panel on top is powered by a rechargeable battery. Better yet, shoppers say it's incredibly easy to set up and feels very sturdy: "I love this umbrella because it's easy to open and close, the color is perfect with heavy-duty material, and the metal is very sturdy. The lights are bright, and it does not take a long time to charge. So if you are thinking about purchasing this umbrella, just do it!!"

Fast Facts

• Height: 7.5 feet to 11 feet
• Materials: aluminum pole, handle and frame, polyester canopy
• Light Type: solar-powered LED
• Base Included: no

If neutral's not your vibe, check out the fun, striped blue print of this lighted umbrella. Despite its bright pigment, the canopy is fade- and weather-resistant, though it's not as great for UV protection as some of the others on this list, since it's made with polyester. With the simple press of a button, you can also tilt the umbrella to control your sun-exposure, and its solar power battery can last for six to eight hours when fully charged, which buyers say is perfect to give your patio a subtle glow: "I love the subtle lighting underneath the umbrella," shares one reviewer.

Fast Facts

• Height: 7.8 feet
• Materials: steel pole and frame, polyester canopy
• Light Type: solar-powered LED
• Base Included: no

Those who need something more subtle to match an existing setup can turn to this simple-yet-sleek pick. It's equipped with a crank lift to easily rise or lower the polyester canopy. Shoppers were impressed with the quality of the heavy fabric and brightness of the lights, as one happy buyer writes: "Love it! [It's a] great price [and a] beautiful umbrella [with] surprisingly bright lights." Plus, it comes with everything you need to make assembling it a breeze.

Fast Facts

• Height: 7.7 feet
• Materials: polyester canopy, powder coated steel pole
• Light Type: solar-powered LED
• Base Included: no

At 8.2 feet tall, this nautical pick boasts four solar-powered LED lights on each of its eight steel ribs for 32 lights in total. There’s an on/off switch and it easily tilts, plus, when properly charged, the lights will last for you for a good eight hours, according to the company. For best results, charge the solar panel for six to seven hours in the sun to generate enough energy to charge the LED lights during the night.

Fast Facts

• Height: 8.2 feet
• Materials: aluminum pole and frame, polyester canopy
• Light Type: solar-powered LED
• Base Included: no

Give your backyard the beachy vibe you've been craving with this tiki umbrella crafted from waterproof and UV-resistant polyester. It has a detachable pole to make it easy to store during cooler months and reviewers say it easily provides shade for two lounge chairs underneath and they love its tiki style. One shares: "Extremely happy with my purchase! I love this tiki style umbrella! I put [it on] my back porch but I’m thinking I’m going to take it with and use it on my Florida lot right on the beach."

Fast Facts

• Height: 7.8 feet
• Materials: polyester canopy
• Light Type: solar-powered
• Base Included: no