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Selebi-Phikwe — VanSky 74 (Comfortable)

Town · Selibe Phikwe, Botswana

28° Clear
VanSky
74
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 6 of 7 Worse later this week
Feels like
28°C
Wind
11 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
26%
UV
—
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06:20 / 17:58

VanSky index for Selebi-Phikwe, Botswana — 74 out of 100 (Comfortable). 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”.

Selebi-Phikwe, Botswana — VanSky 74 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #28 of 33 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 29°C, wind 11 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.4 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
86
10°C
Night temperature
Solar
55
2.4 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.1h
Driving
100
11 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 23)
Condensation
Medium
26%
Humidity level • Dew point 6.7°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
23 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
33 AQI
PM2.5: 4.3 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
29°
night
10°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 85
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
31°
night
13°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 83
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
30°
night
12°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 86
comfort
We
02.09
day
31°
night
13°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 81
comfort
Th
03.09
day
32°
night
14°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 24 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
33°
night
18°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
26 km/h
gusts 52 км/ч
VanSky 76
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
28°
night
17°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
28 km/h
gusts 58 км/ч
VanSky 89
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6h
sunny 11.1h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.

Air Quality Today

33
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
33
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
4.3
μg/m³
Good
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

Selebi-Phikwe ranks 26 of 33 cities. Country average VanSky — 89.

Best
1
Lobatse
94 2
Kanye
94 3
Janeng
93 4
Gabane
93 5
Mogoditshane
92
Harshest
Shakawe
81
Bobonong
81
Tati Siding
80
Maun
80
Francistown
80
All 33 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Selebi-Phikwe?
The weekly VanSky index for Selebi-Phikwe is 74 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 Selebi-Phikwe?
Solar panel output data for Selebi-Phikwe 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 Selebi-Phikwe?
The index for Selebi-Phikwe 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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Updated: 30.08.2026

Unleaded 93

$1.36 /l

BWP18.22 · €1.17/l

70 of 168

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Diesel

$1.56 /l

BWP20.94 · €1.35/l

87 of 166

pricier than 52% of countries

Kerosene

$1.37 /l

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pricier than 57% of countries

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