How to stop a door from breaking outside lights when caught by the wind?

If the door opens over a solid surface like a deck or concrete slab, install a door stop for each door requiring limited movement: http://www.thehardwarehut.com/door_stops_floor.php

Potentially that creates a trip hazard, but maybe that could be addressed by placing an obstacle beside it, like a bench, planter, ash tray, etc.

Next choice would be a pneumatic door closer set to strictly limit the range of the door, and also to counter the wind bashing it about.

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The best solution is to reverse the swing of the door if the prevalent winds come from the one side of the door. You may not be able to do so or the wind directions vary so the next best solution is to install pneumatic storm door closers and a stop chain which prevents the door from swinging all the way around to hit the lights. I'd install two closers since a strong wind can rip out the mounting screws of one or bend the arm of the closer...two closers offer more resistance and control and less chance of damage down the road...one at the top and one at the bottom of the door.. And install a storm door stop chain which limits the swing of the door. Use bolts that go all the way through the door rather than the standard mounting screws which can rip out of the door under strong winds/force.

The simplest solution would be to insert a door stop in the hinges on the door. These are triangular shaped metal braces that impact the door frame based on an adjustable threaded rod.The impact points are padded, so there is no damage to the door or the frame.

Apply a chain to the inside of the door to the door jamb this will prevent the door opening up to far

Atach a chain and spring like on a screen / storm door. Set the length to stop it before it hits .

Install a door closer. That way the door will close on its on and not be blown open easily.