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Francistown — VanSky 82 (Ideal)

Regional capital · City of Francistown, Botswana

5° Clear
VanSky
82
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
2°C
Wind
18 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
71%
UV
—
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06:47 / 17:45

VanSky index for Francistown, Botswana — 82 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.

The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.

Francistown, Botswana — VanSky 82 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #17 of 33 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 27°C, wind 18 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
82
5°C
Night temperature
Solar
42
1.9 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.6h
Driving
100
18 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 32)
Condensation
Low
71%
Humidity level • Dew point 0.3°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
32 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
23 AQI
PM2.5: 12.9 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
27°
night
5°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
25°
night
5°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 29 км/ч
VanSky 83
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
27°
night
4°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 82
comfort
Su
19.07
day
28°
night
5°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 24 км/ч
VanSky 81
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
30°
night
7°
solar
2 kWh
wind
8 km/h
VanSky 85
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
30°
night
7°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 85
comfort
We
22.07
day
30°
night
8°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
15 km/h
VanSky 81
comfort

Francistown on map

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.9h
sunny 10.6h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Comfortable temperature (26.5°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

23
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
23
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
12.9
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
0
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
—

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VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35%
  • Sunshine 25%
  • Precipitation 25%
  • Wind 15%

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Where the weather is best in Botswana

Francistown ranks 1 of 33 cities. Country average VanSky — 88.

Best
1
Serowe
94 2
Molepolole
93 3
Jwaneng
93 4
Tonota
93 5
Francistown you are here
93
Harshest
Mmopone
81
Ramotswa
81
Mogoditshane
81
Tshabong
80
Tlokweng
78
All 33 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Francistown?
The weekly VanSky index for Francistown is 82 out of 100 (7-day average). Above 60 is comfortable for parking, below 40 — consider alternatives. Check the 7-day forecast on this page.
What is the solar panel output in Francistown?
Solar panel output data for Francistown is calculated from real peak sun hours. The result is shown in the Solar section — you can adjust it to your panel wattage.
How does VanSky calculate the comfort index for Francistown?
The index for Francistown is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

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