Accessing free ECMWF data
Some ECMWF datasets are available to members of the public, free of charge (terms and conditions apply).
You can access free of charge ECMWF datasets in a number of ways:Based on this page: How to download Public Datasets from ECMWF - Web API FAQ
- Using the web-based catalogue - only for data browser you can download small amounts of public data and WMO essential data.
- Using the public Web API service ie the programmatic way - this is the preferred way to download data.See Copernicus data ........... add appropriate links here
While the above products are free, you still need to check the licence for their use - you should find licence details with the products themselves.
Free data are also available through the Copernicus Climate Change and Atmosphere Monitoring Services:
If you want to explore the open and free of charge (see Copernicus Licence for details) data of the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) please have a look here:
If you want to explore the open and free of charge (see Copernicus Licence for details) data of the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) please have a look here:
For details on datasets and questions please have a look at the Copernicus knowledge base and Copernicus User Support Forum Home.