Australian Weather API

15-day forecasts for 6,000+ Australian towns from six global models. Free tier, instant API keys, JSON REST.

ECMWF AIFS ECMWF HRES NOAA GFS DWD ICON Ensemble WeatherAU Pro

What’s Included

15-Day Town Forecasts

Daily max/min temperature, rainfall, wind speed, humidity, sky condition, and frost risk for 6,000+ Australian towns.

800+ BOM Station Observations

Live and historical observations from Bureau of Meteorology stations — temperature, rainfall, wind gusts, and pressure.

Fire Danger & Marine

BOM fire danger ratings by district, plus marine forecasts including swell height, sea temperature, and tidal data.

Example Request

GET https://www.weatherau.io/api/v1/forecast/town?location=adelaide&model=WeatherAU&days=7
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

{
  "location": "Adelaide",
  "state": "SA",
  "model": "WeatherAU",
  "forecast": [
    {
      "date": "2026-04-15",
      "max_temp": 22.4,
      "min_temp": 13.1,
      "total_precip_mm": 0.0,
      "max_wind_kph": 28.0,
      "sky_condition": "Partly Cloudy"
    }
  ]
}

API Endpoints

EndpointDescription
GET /api/v1/forecast/town15-day daily forecast for a town
GET /api/v1/forecast/gridGridded forecast data by lat/lon
GET /api/v1/observationsLatest BOM station observations
GET /api/v1/fire-dangerBOM fire danger ratings by district
GET /api/v1/townsList all available town locations

View full API documentation →

Pricing

Free
$0/mo
  • 100 requests / day
  • 7-day forecast
  • All Australian towns
  • JSON REST API
Get Started Free
Pro
$99/mo
  • 100,000 requests / day
  • Gridded & marine data
  • Fire danger ratings
  • Webhook alerts
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the WeatherAU weather API free?

Yes. The free tier provides 100 requests per day with access to 7-day forecasts for all Australian towns. No credit card required — sign up and get your API key instantly.

What weather data is available?

15-day daily forecasts (max/min temperature, rainfall, wind, humidity, sky condition, frost risk) for 6,000+ Australian towns. Also includes hourly data, BOM station observations, fire danger ratings by district, and marine forecasts.

Which forecast models are available?

Six models: ECMWF AIFS, ECMWF HRES, NOAA GFS, DWD ICON, multi-model Ensemble, and WeatherAU Pro (skill-weighted blend verified daily against 800+ BOM stations).

How do I get an API key?

Sign up for a free account at weatherau.io. API keys are generated instantly — no approval process required.

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