Sunny Days Ahead

When I started working on Sunny Days Ahead, I wasn’t just building an app—I was chasing an idea that had been bugging me for a while. I love traveling, but figuring out the best time to visit a place based on weather? That can feel like a chore. Most of the climate chart websites are either cluttered with too much information or so plain that they’re uninspiring to use. I wanted to create something different: a beautiful, simple tool that makes it easy (and fun) to explore the best months to visit any country in the world.

Finding the best dataset

The concept was straightforward: give people an intuitive way to explore climate data without getting lost in a sea of numbers. But turning that into a reality? That took some experimenting. I started by playing around with different datasets, digging into weather APIs to see what was possible. Eventually, I landed on a public API that could enhance data points, so we could predict weather conditions for pretty much anywhere on Earth. That’s when the real magic started happening.

I also wanted the app to feel native to iOS—not just functional but seamless. That’s why I integrated Apple Maps SDK, making it easy to search for cities around the globe. You just type a name, and boom: the climate info you need, right where you need it.

Midjourney Explorations & Unsplash

Then came the design for Sunny Days Ahead. This was where I had the most fun. I used MidJourney to generate over 30 unique gradients inspired by sunrays—think golden mornings and hazy sunsets. Each gradient is tailored to make the app feel warm and inviting, almost like it’s giving you a sneak peek of the sunny days you’re dreaming about. On top of that, I connected the Unsplash API to pull in stunning images of cities from around the world. The result? A visual experience that inspires wanderlust from the moment you open the app.

Of course, I didn’t build it alone. I partnered with a team of developers in India, and together, we brought the project to life in just three months. It was a whirlwind of late-night calls, brainstorming sessions, and debugging marathons, but we made it. Getting the app approved on the App Store felt like crossing a finish line.

Find the sunniest places around the world

At its core, Sunny Days Ahead is about making travel planning easier and more inspiring. Whether you’re deciding when to visit Iceland for the Northern Lights or Bali for the beaches, the app is designed to help you find your perfect moment.

Looking back, I’m proud of what we’ve built. It’s simple, it’s beautiful, and it works. If you’re a travel enthusiast or just someone who dreams of sunny days, check it out. Who knows? It might just help you plan your next adventure.

Download Sunny Days Ahead

Download Sunny Days Ahead for iOS.