Nicoya — VanSky 35 (Challenging)

Small town · Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica

23° Rain

VanSky

Challenging

Comfortable days: 0 of 7 Worse later this week

Feels like

28°C

Wind

9 km/h

Precip

Humidity

96%

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VanSky index for Nicoya, Costa Rica — 35 out of 100 (Challenging). 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”.

Nicoya, Costa Rica — VanSky 35 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #49 of 55 cities in the country (as of 15 October 2026). Temperature 30°C, wind 9 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

23°C

Night temperature

Solar

1.9 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 10.1h

Driving

100

9 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 19)

Condensation

High

96%

Humidity level • Dew point 22°C very muggy

Awning

Safe

19 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

Good

10 AQI

PM2.5: 2.6 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

15.10

day

30°

night

23°

solar

1.9 kWh

wind

9 km/h

VanSky 45

comfort

16.10

day

31°

night

24°

solar

1.9 kWh

wind

8 km/h

VanSky 41

comfort

17.10

day

30°

night

24°

solar

1.4 kWh

wind

6 km/h

VanSky 42

comfort

18.10

day

31°

night

24°

solar

1.9 kWh

wind

6 km/h

VanSky 40

comfort

19.10

day

31°

night

24°

solar

2 kWh

wind

6 km/h

gusts 17 км/ч

VanSky 33

comfort

20.10

day

32°

night

24°

solar

2 kWh

wind

8 km/h

VanSky 29

comfort

21.10

day

30°

night

24°

solar

1.5 kWh

wind

6 km/h

gusts 17 км/ч

VanSky 34

comfort

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Today's output

Peak hours

4.8h

sunny 10.1h

Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

Good

Fair

Moderate

Poor

Danger

Good

Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.

PM2.5

2.6

μg/m³

Good

Dust

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

Nicoya ranks 46 of 55 cities. Country average VanSky — 72.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Nicoya?

The weekly VanSky index for Nicoya is 35 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 Nicoya?

Solar panel output data for Nicoya 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 Nicoya?

The index for Nicoya is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.