Apple WeatherKit
Apple WeatherKit: A weather data API for Apple-platform teams, with REST access for other platforms. Ranked #11 of 18 in Apis Data Services by our editors (7.6/10); pricing: Free plan; best for apple-platform teams building weather applications.
At a glance
- Editor score7.6 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forApple-platform teams building weather applications
- Free planYes
- Historical dataYes
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Combines current conditions, hourly and daily forecasts, and historical statistics
- Offers Swift APIs for Apple platforms and REST APIs for other platforms
- Includes alerts and next-hour precipitation forecasts in select regions
Where it doesn't
- The included 500,000 monthly calls require Apple Developer Program membership
- The first paid quota is $49.99 per month for 1 million calls
- Alerts and minute-by-minute precipitation are limited to select regions
Our verdict on Apple WeatherKit
WeatherKit provides weather data for apps and services, with current conditions, hourly and daily forecasts, historical statistics, and comparisons. It suits teams building weather features for Apple platforms, while its REST API also serves websites and other platforms. Developers can choose which weather data to retrieve, and a location lookup indicates availability. WeatherKit includes minute-by-minute precipitation forecasts for the next hour and severe weather alerts in select regions; weather data attribution requirements apply.
Access and quotas shape the cost. According to Apple's published plan details, Apple Developer Program membership includes up to 500,000 API calls per month. The first paid quota is 1 million calls per month for $49.99, followed by 2 million for $99.99, 5 million for $249.99, 10 million for $499.99, and 20 million for $999.99, all billed monthly. The published plans also include 50 million and 100 million call tiers, but no prices are stated here. Teams should compare their expected call volume with these quota steps before choosing a tier.
The main fit advantage is the choice between a Swift API on Apple platforms and a REST API for websites and other platforms. That makes WeatherKit relevant to Apple-focused products while leaving a route for cross-platform or web use. Its forecast, historical, and comparison data cover more than a single current-conditions endpoint, but precipitation and alert availability is regional rather than universal. Choose it when Apple ecosystem support and those weather data types match the product; consider another provider if required alert or precipitation coverage must extend beyond select regions, or if the membership and call quotas do not fit expected use.
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Apple WeatherKit fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Monthly request limit | 1e+06 requests/mo |
| Rate limit | Not verified |
| API style | Rest |
| Historical data | Yes |
| Webhooks | Not verified |
| Official SDKs | Yes |
| Data coverage | Global |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, macOS |
| Support | Phone, Email, Community |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | developer.apple.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
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