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Gardanne — VanSky 88 (Ideal)
Town · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
24°
Clear
VanSky
88
Ideal
Feels like
24°C
Wind
28 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
55%
UV
—
/
06:00
/
21:11
VanSky index for Gardanne, France — 88 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed every 3 hours from real weather observations.
Gardanne, France — VanSky 93 out of 100. Ideal conditions for motorhome travel. Ranked #349 of 1017 cities in the country (as of 1 June 2026). Temperature 30°C, wind 28 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
Period
Temperature
Wind
∅ 7-day average
Sleep
97
19°C
Night temperature
Solar
74
3.2 kWh
for 500W panels
• sunny 13.5h
Driving
95
28 km/h
Wind speed
(gusts 52)
Condensation
Low
55%
Humidity level
• Dew point 14.5°C
Awning
Danger
52 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
30
AQI
PM2.5: 2.9 μg/m³
• pollen
Upcoming forecast
Mo
01.06
93
comfort
day
30°
night
19°
solar
3.2 kWh
wind
28 km/h
gusts
52 км/ч
Tu
02.06
90
comfort
day
24°
night
19°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts
56 км/ч
We
03.06
48
comfort
day
26°
night
15°
solar
3.3 kWh
wind
40 km/h
gusts
79 км/ч
Th
04.06
91
comfort
day
25°
night
17°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts
43 км/ч
Fr
05.06
98
comfort
day
23°
night
14°
solar
3.3 kWh
wind
33 km/h
gusts
65 км/ч
Sa
06.06
99
comfort
day
25°
night
15°
solar
3 kWh
wind
32 km/h
gusts
62 км/ч
Su
07.06
100
comfort
day
27°
night
15°
solar
3.2 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts
44 км/ч
Gardanne on map
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Today's output
Peak hours
7.9h
sunny 13.5h
Usage estimate
Motorhome recommendations
- Strong gusts (52.2 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
- Perfect night (19.2°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
Air Quality Today
30
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
30
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
2.9
μg/m³
Good
Dust
0
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
23
gr/m³
Fair
Grass: 22.7
Olive: 0.4
Best drive window
The algorithm finds a 4-hour slot with minimum wind and precipitation (06:00–18:00). Drive Score — overall driving comfort today: 100 = ideal, penalties for wind, rain, heat.
The algorithm finds a 4-hour slot with minimum wind and precipitation (06:00–18:00). Drive Score — overall driving comfort today: 100 = ideal, penalties for wind, rain, heat.
No optimal window today — wind or rain throughout the day.
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VanSky Index
Weather index for vanlifers: from 0 to 100. Calculated daily from real weather data — temperature, precipitation, 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 every 3h
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Gardanne?
Today's VanSky index for Gardanne is 93 out of 100. 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 Gardanne?
Solar panel output data for Gardanne 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 Gardanne?
The index for Gardanne 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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Compare fuel prices worldwideUpdated: 30.05.2026
Diesel
$2.46 /l
€2.11 · £1.83/l
119 of 127
pricier than 93% of countries
Petrol
$2.43 /l
€2.08 · £1.80/l
118 of 126
pricier than 93% of countries
LPG
$1.27 /l
€1.09 · £0.94/l
40 of 46
pricier than 85% of countries
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