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Plougastel-Daoulas — VanSky 96 (Ideal)

Small town · Brittany, France · Coastal city

20° Partly cloudy

VanSky

Ideal

Comfortable days: 7 of 7

Feels like

19°C

Wind

27 km/h

Precip

Humidity

76%

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VanSky index for Plougastel-Daoulas, France — 96 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind, solar output and water temperature. Refreshed several times a day.

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

Plougastel-Daoulas, France — VanSky 96 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #9 of 1026 cities in the country (as of 26 July 2026). Temperature 21°C, wind 27 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy. Water temperature 22°C.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

17°C

Night temperature

Solar

2.1 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 10.2h

Driving

100

27 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 46)

Water

100

21.6°C

Water temperature • waves 0.04 m / 1.4s

swell: 0 m / 3.7s • wind wave: 0.04 m

Condensation

Medium

76%

Humidity level • Dew point 15.8°C comfortable

Awning

Caution

46 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

Fair

22 AQI

PM2.5: 5.8 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

26.07

day

21°

night

17°

solar

2.1 kWh

wind

27 km/h

gusts 46 км/ч

VanSky 94

comfort

27.07

day

22°

night

16°

solar

2.4 kWh

wind

13 km/h

VanSky 99

comfort

28.07

day

27°

night

16°

solar

3 kWh

wind

16 km/h

gusts 27 км/ч

VanSky 96

comfort

29.07

day

24°

night

17°

solar

2.8 kWh

wind

16 km/h

gusts 29 км/ч

VanSky 98

comfort

30.07

day

21°

night

17°

solar

2 kWh

wind

16 km/h

gusts 28 км/ч

VanSky 96

comfort

31.07

day

21°

night

14°

solar

2.2 kWh

wind

16 km/h

gusts 27 км/ч

VanSky 97

comfort

01.08

day

23°

night

15°

solar

2.9 kWh

wind

13 km/h

VanSky 100

comfort

Plougastel-Daoulas on map

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Today's output

Peak hours

5.2h

sunny 10.2h

Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

Gusts up to 45.7 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
Perfect night (17.3°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
Sea temperature is 21.6°C — great conditions for swimming and coastal camping.

Air Quality Today

Good

Fair

Moderate

Poor

Danger

Fair

Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.

PM2.5

5.8

μg/m³

Good

Dust

μg/m³

Good

Pollen

gr/m³

Good

Grass: 3.1

Coastal conditions

Water temperature

21.6°C

Wave height

0.04 m

Calm

Wave period

1.4 sec

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 France

Plougastel-Daoulas ranks 137 of 1026 cities. Country average VanSky — 88.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Plougastel-Daoulas?

The weekly VanSky index for Plougastel-Daoulas is 96 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 Plougastel-Daoulas?

Solar panel output data for Plougastel-Daoulas 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 Plougastel-Daoulas?

The index for Plougastel-Daoulas 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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