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Medan — VanSky 29 (Challenging)

Regional capital · North Sumatra, Indonesia

25° Rain
VanSky
29
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
30°C
Wind
12 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
86%
UV
—
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06:21 / 18:40

VanSky index for Medan, Indonesia — 29 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”.

Medan, Indonesia — VanSky 29 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #459 of 459 cities in the country (as of 10 July 2026). Temperature 36°C, wind 12 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
74
25°C
Night temperature
Solar
60
2.6 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.5h
Driving
100
12 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 27)
Condensation
Medium
86%
Humidity level • Dew point 22.5°C very muggy
Awning
Safe
27 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
70 AQI
PM2.5: 57.5 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Sa
11.07
day
36°
night
25°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Su
12.07
day
35°
night
25°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 29 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Mo
13.07
day
33°
night
25°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Tu
14.07
day
32°
night
26°
solar
1.4 kWh
wind
7 km/h
gusts 21 км/ч
VanSky 36
comfort
We
15.07
day
34°
night
27°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
8 km/h
gusts 20 км/ч
VanSky 34
comfort
Th
16.07
day
35°
night
26°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 24 км/ч
VanSky 33
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
32°
night
26°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
7 km/h
VanSky 32
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.5h
sunny 10.5h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • PM2.5 is 57.5 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

70
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
70
Poor
High PM2.5 levels — fine particles are harmful, reduce outdoor activities.
PM2.5
57.5
μg/m³
Poor
Dust
2
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 Indonesia

Medan ranks 450 of 459 cities. Country average VanSky — 50.

Best
1
Wamena
98 2
Tiom
98 3
Bali
97 4
Mulia
97 5
Kabanjahe
94
Harshest
Medan you are here
20
Pasarkemis
20
Sunggal
20
Kisaran
19
Perbaungan
18
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Medan?
The weekly VanSky index for Medan is 29 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 Medan?
Solar panel output data for Medan 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 Medan?
The index for Medan 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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🇮🇩 Indonesia — fuel prices

Updated: 04.07.2026

Pertamax

$0.91 /l

IDR16,522.80 · €0.80/l

23 of 133

cheaper than 83% of countries

Pertamax Turbo

$1.08 /l

IDR19,524.49 · €0.94/l

13 of 92

cheaper than 87% of countries

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IDR19,925.82 · €0.96/l

35 of 134

cheaper than 75% of countries

Dexlite

$1.18 /l

IDR21,340.82 · €1.03/l

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cheaper than 95% of countries

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