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Medan — VanSky 30 (Challenging)
Regional capital · North Sumatra, Indonesia
31°
Rain
VanSky
30
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
38°C
Wind
14 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
67%
UV
—
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06:20
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18:31
VanSky index for Medan, Indonesia — 30 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 30 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #445 of 459 cities in the country (as of 31 August 2026). Temperature 35°C, wind 14 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.3 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
Sleep
78
25°C
Night temperature
Solar
52
2.3 kWh
for 500W panels
• sunny 8.3h
Driving
95
14 km/h
Wind speed
(gusts 28)
Condensation
High
67%
Humidity level
• Dew point 24.4°C
oppressive
Awning
Safe
28 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
66
AQI
PM2.5: 22.8 μg/m³
Upcoming forecast
Mo
31.08
day
35°
night
25°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts
28 км/ч
VanSky
33
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
33°
night
25°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts
25 км/ч
VanSky
31
comfort
We
02.09
day
31°
night
26°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts
20 км/ч
VanSky
37
comfort
Th
03.09
day
32°
night
25°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts
23 км/ч
VanSky
32
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
33°
night
25°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts
26 км/ч
VanSky
33
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
33°
night
25°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts
29 км/ч
VanSky
32
comfort
Su
06.09
day
35°
night
25°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts
32 км/ч
VanSky
25
comfort
Solar — W Panels W
Today's output
Peak hours
5.7h
sunny 8.3h
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 Today
66
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
66
Poor
Air quality is poor — reduce outdoor time, keep windows closed.
PM2.5
22.8
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
0
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
—
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 408 of 459 cities. Country average VanSky — 42.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Medan?
The weekly VanSky index for Medan is 30 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.
Indonesia — fuel prices
Compare fuel prices worldwide
Updated: 30.08.2026
Pertamax
$0.91 /l
IDR16,166.08 · €0.79/l
22 of 168
cheaper than 87% of countries
Pertamax Turbo
$1.05 /l
IDR18,545.38 · €0.90/l
13 of 100
cheaper than 88% of countries
Solar
$1.13 /l
IDR19,977.48 · €0.97/l
34 of 166
cheaper than 80% of countries
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