15. GAP API user guide¶

Get weather observations, historical climate, forecasts and soil data from the Global Access Platform.

1. Create an API key.
2. Choose a product and its fields.
3. Make a first request.
4. Download data with Python / Jupyter or R.

Use the interactive API to explore the deployed catalogue. Requests require an account with permission to access the chosen product.

15.1 Reference¶

• API overview: endpoints and supported operations.
• Attribute reference: product-specific names, units and ensemble fields.
• Forecast availability: run dates, valid times and missing data.
• Advanced usage: uploaded locations, background jobs and errors.
• Product changes: guidance for integrations using withdrawn layers.

This guide was reviewed on 28 September 2026. The product changes page distinguishes planned removals from the currently deployed catalogue.