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Alajuela — VanSky 75 (Comfortable)

Regional capital · Alajuela Province, Costa Rica

26° Cloudy
VanSky
75
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
26°C
Wind
27 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
61%
UV
—
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05:23 / 18:02

VanSky index for Alajuela, Costa Rica — 75 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”.

Alajuela, Costa Rica — VanSky 75 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #28 of 55 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 29°C, wind 27 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
97
22°C
Night temperature
Solar
57
2.5 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.7h
Driving
100
27 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 45)
Condensation
Low
61%
Humidity level • Dew point 17.9°C a bit humid
Awning
Caution
45 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
18 AQI
PM2.5: 4.1 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
29°
night
22°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts 45 км/ч
VanSky 77
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
28°
night
23°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
26 km/h
gusts 43 км/ч
VanSky 80
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
29°
night
22°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
26 km/h
gusts 43 км/ч
VanSky 77
comfort
Su
19.07
day
28°
night
22°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 79
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
26°
night
21°
solar
1.2 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 82
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
28°
night
20°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
7 km/h
gusts 20 км/ч
VanSky 68
comfort
We
22.07
day
25°
night
20°
solar
0.8 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 78
comfort

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Today's output
Peak hours
6.3h
sunny 10.7h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 45 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

18
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
18
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
4.1
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 Costa Rica

Alajuela ranks 28 of 55 cities. Country average VanSky — 66.

Best
1
Paraíso
93 2
Curridabat
93 3
San Miguel
93 4
San Pedro
93 5
Cartago
93
Harshest
Siquirres
33
Limón
31
Cañas
26
Chacarita
25
Puntarenas
25
All 55 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Alajuela?
The weekly VanSky index for Alajuela is 75 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 Alajuela?
Solar panel output data for Alajuela 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 Alajuela?
The index for Alajuela 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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San Antonio 5 km Heredia 11 km San Josecito 12 km San Pablo 13 km San Rafael 13 km Escazú 14 km San Juan 16 km San José 17 km

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Updated: 11.07.2026

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