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Wayfarer treats trips as first-class citizens. Whether you're heading out for a weekend getaway, a two-week road trip, or a recurring weekly commitment, the trip planner adapts to your schedule and overlays weather data on every destination automatically.

Single & multi-day trips

Create a trip by picking a destination and setting your start and end dates. Wayfarer immediately loads forecasts for every day of your trip and keeps them updated. Multi-day trips are displayed on a visual calendar so you can see your entire travel schedule at a glance, spot overlapping dates, and quickly navigate to any day's weather.

Each trip stores your destination, dates, and optional notes. If you notice two trips overlap, Wayfarer flags the conflict and lets you resolve it — no more accidentally double-booking yourself in two countries on the same day.

Recurring trips

For regular travel — a weekly commute to another city, a biweekly coaching session at the coast, a monthly hike — Wayfarer supports four recurrence patterns:

• Weekly — select which day(s) of the week
• Biweekly — every two weeks on a fixed day
• Monthly — by day of the month
• Yearly — by month and day, perfect for annual festivals or seasonal trips

Recurring trips can have optional start and end date ranges and can be toggled active or inactive without deleting them. Weather is loaded for the next upcoming occurrence automatically.

Standard weather apps stop at 7–14 days. Wayfarer goes much further. The Weather Outlook feature provides month-by-month seasonal climate projections derived from decades of historical weather records for your destination. This is invaluable when you're planning a trip that's weeks or months away — long before any forecast model can make a prediction.

How it works

For every location, Wayfarer aggregates years of historical weather observations and computes seasonal averages and ranges. You'll see the typical high and low temperatures, how much rain to expect, how many rainy or snowy days are normal, what humidity is like, and how many hours of daylight you'll get — all broken down by month.

This isn't a guess. It's a data-driven climate portrait built from real-world observations at or near your destination. When combined with the standard 14-day forecast (which kicks in as your trip approaches), you get a seamless transition from "what's the weather usually like?" to "what will the weather actually be?"

Fine-tune your predictions

The seasonal outlook shows ranges, not just averages. You'll see the typical minimum low and maximum high for each month, so you can plan for best-case and worst-case scenarios. Heading to the Alps in October? The outlook might show lows between 2°C and 8°C and highs between 12°C and 18°C — giving you a clear picture of the range of conditions to prepare for.

Itinerary weather overlay

When you've built a multi-stop itinerary, the Weather Outlook is displayed alongside each destination. If your first stop falls within the 14-day forecast window, you'll see real forecast data. For stops further out, the historical outlook fills in automatically. As your trip gets closer and real forecasts become available, they seamlessly replace the historical projections.

Wayfarer doesn't just show temperature and rain. It provides a comprehensive suite of over 20 distinct weather elements — each colour-coded, each configurable, and each designed with travellers in mind. Here's a detailed look at what's available and why it matters for your journey.

Temperature & Feels-Like

The foundation of any weather check. Wayfarer shows both the actual air temperature and the apparent "feels-like" temperature, which accounts for wind chill and humidity. Displayed on a 10-colour gradient from frost-white (sub-zero) through cool blues, comfortable greens, warm yellows and oranges, to inferno-purple (extreme heat). In itinerary views, temperature ranges show the expected overnight lows and daytime highs for each stop — essential for packing the right layers on multi-day trips.

Wind Speed, Gusts & Direction

Wind is one of the most critical factors for hikers, cyclists, and sailors. Wayfarer displays sustained wind speed, gust speed, and compass direction — all colour-coded by intensity. The wind display includes a directional arrow so you can instantly see if you'll be walking into a headwind or enjoying a tailwind. For cyclists planning a long stage, knowing whether tomorrow's wind will be 15 km/h from the south-west versus 40 km/h gusts from the north can completely change your plans.

Precipitation — Rain, Snow & Probability

Wayfarer breaks precipitation into its component parts: rain amount, shower intensity, snowfall, and the probability of precipitation occurring. Each type is colour-coded separately, so you can distinguish between a light drizzle and a heavy downpour at a glance. For travellers, seeing "80% chance of 12mm rain between 2pm and 5pm" is far more actionable than a generic rain icon — it tells you to schedule your outdoor activity for the morning.

UV Index

Especially important for hikers, cyclists, and anyone spending extended time outdoors. Wayfarer's UV display is colour-coded from green (low) through yellow and orange (moderate to high) to red and purple (very high to extreme). At altitude or in southern latitudes, UV can be dangerously high even on cool days. Having UV prominently displayed helps you make informed decisions about sun protection, rest stops, and timing.

Humidity

Humidity affects comfort, exertion levels, and how the temperature actually feels. Wayfarer shows relative humidity as both a current reading and a daily min/max range. The colour gradient makes it easy to spot muggy, uncomfortable conditions at a glance. Travellers heading to tropical destinations will particularly value seeing humidity alongside temperature for a complete comfort picture.

Dew Point

While less well-known than humidity, dew point is actually a better indicator of how muggy the air will feel. A dew point above 20°C means the air will feel oppressively moist regardless of what the relative humidity percentage says. Wayfarer colour-codes dew point from dry and comfortable (blue) through uncomfortable (yellow) to oppressive (red). It's a particularly useful metric for travellers heading to coastal or tropical regions.

Vapour Pressure Deficit (VPD)

VPD measures the drying power of the air — how quickly moisture evaporates from your skin. High VPD means you'll dehydrate faster even if the temperature seems moderate. Wayfarer is one of the few weather apps to surface this metric, and it's invaluable for long-distance hikers and runners who need to manage hydration. Colour-coded from comfortable green through cautionary yellow to dangerous red.

Wet Bulb Temperature

Wet bulb temperature combines heat and humidity into a single number that represents the lowest temperature achievable through evaporative cooling — essentially, how effectively your body can cool itself through sweating. Above 32°C wet bulb, outdoor exertion becomes physiologically dangerous regardless of fitness level. Wayfarer colour-codes this with safety thresholds: safe (below 25°C), caution (25–29°C), dangerous (29–32°C), very dangerous (32–35°C), and extreme (above 35°C). This is critical safety information for travellers in hot, humid climates.

Heat Stress Index

Computed using the US National Weather Service Heat Index formula, the heat stress indicator combines temperature and humidity to describe the overall physiological stress level. Categories range from "Low" through "Moderate", "High", "Dangerous" to "Extreme". The detailed view shows the contributing factors — heat index, wet bulb temperature, actual temperature, and humidity — so you can understand exactly why conditions are stressful and make informed decisions about outdoor activities.

Air Quality & Pollen

For travellers with respiratory sensitivities or anyone exercising outdoors, air quality matters. Wayfarer supports both the European AQI and US AQI scales (configurable in preferences), along with PM2.5 and PM10 particulate readings. Pollen data covers birch, grass, and ragweed — useful for hay fever sufferers planning trips during spring and summer. All data is available in hourly breakdowns so you can time your outdoor activities for the best air quality.

Atmospheric Pressure & Trends

Surface pressure is displayed in hPa (metric) or inHg (imperial) with a colour gradient and an optional trend arrow showing whether pressure is rising, falling, or steady. Rapid pressure drops often signal incoming storms — useful intelligence when you're on an exposed hiking trail or at sea. The trend is calculated from readings over the previous three hours.

Visibility

Visibility is measured in kilometres (or miles) and colour-coded from clear (green) through hazy (yellow) to poor (red). This is essential for drivers navigating mountain passes in fog, sailors in coastal waters, or photographers planning that perfect sunrise shot. Low visibility can also indicate air quality issues or incoming weather systems.

Cloud Cover

Displayed as a percentage of sky coverage. While not colour-coded by severity (clouds aren't inherently "good" or "bad"), cloud cover is valuable context for understanding UV exposure, photography lighting, stargazing potential, and general conditions. A 90% cloud cover day with no rain is very different from a clear sky day — especially for UV-sensitive travellers.

Sunrise, Sunset & Daylight Hours

Every daily forecast includes precise sunrise and sunset times for your destination, plus total daylight hours. For hikers and cyclists planning long stages, daylight hours determine how much time you have on the trail. In northern or southern latitudes, daylight can vary dramatically by season — from 6 hours in winter to 18 or more in summer. The seasonal outlook provides monthly daylight averages so you can factor this into trip planning months ahead.

Fire Danger (McArthur FFDI)

Wayfarer includes the McArthur Forest Fire Danger Index (FFDI), widely used in bushfire-prone regions. The system classifies conditions from "Low–Moderate" through "High", "Very High", "Severe", "Extreme" to "Catastrophic". The detailed view breaks down the contributing factors: temperature, humidity, wind speed, drought factor, Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI), days since last rain, and annual precipitation — each colour-coded to show which factors are driving the danger level.

For travellers in Australia, southern Europe, California, and other fire-prone regions, this is critical safety information. Even if you're not in the bush, extreme fire danger means smoky air, potential road closures, and conditions where outdoor activities may be restricted. Having this information prominently displayed in your trip weather can help you make safer choices about where and when to travel.

Marine Weather — Waves, Swells & Sea Temperature

For coastal destinations (automatically detected when your location is at or near sea level), Wayfarer adds a full suite of marine weather elements:

• Wave height — significant wave height in metres or feet, colour-coded from calm (blue) through moderate (yellow) to rough (red). Essential for surfers seeking the right swell, swimmers checking if the beach is safe, or sailors planning coastal passages
• Wave period — the time in seconds between successive swells. Longer periods (12–16+ seconds) generally mean cleaner, more organised waves — prized by surfers. Short periods (under 8 seconds) often mean choppy, confused seas. Displayed in both current readings and daily aggregates
• Wave direction — the dominant swell compass direction with a visual arrow indicator. Crucial for choosing which beach will have the best conditions or which harbour offers shelter from the dominant swell
• Sea surface temperature (SST) — water temperature colour-coded on a marine-specific scale. Instantly see whether you'll need a wetsuit (below 18°C), can swim comfortably (20–25°C), or enjoy bathtub-warm tropical water (above 27°C). Available as current, daily minimum, maximum, and average readings

All marine metrics are available in hourly and daily forecast views, and can be added to your notable metrics dashboard for at-a-glance monitoring. Whether you're planning a surf trip, a sailing holiday, a coastal hike, or simply deciding which day to hit the beach, Wayfarer gives you the complete marine picture alongside your atmospheric weather.

If your trip takes you to the coast — whether you're surfing, sailing, swimming, or just planning a beach day — Wayfarer automatically detects coastal and low-elevation destinations and displays marine-specific weather data alongside standard conditions.

What's included

• Wave height — current and forecasted significant wave height, with colour-coded ranges so you can instantly spot days that are too rough or perfect for water sports
• Wave period — the interval between swells, useful for surfers and sailors who need to know whether waves are short and choppy or long and clean
• Wave direction — dominant swell direction so you can choose the right beach or harbour
• Sea surface temperature — current SST readings with colour-coded comfort ranges — know whether you'll need a wetsuit before you pack

Marine data is available in hourly forecasts and daily aggregates (minimum/maximum wave height, average period, and temperature extremes). Like all metrics in Wayfarer, marine data is colour-coded and configurable — set your own thresholds for what constitutes "swimmable" or "too rough" and the display adapts accordingly.

Marine metrics are conditionally displayed based on your destination's elevation. Inland mountain towns won't clutter your view with irrelevant ocean data — it only appears when it's relevant.