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Palembang — VanSky 35 (Challenging)

Regional capital · South Sumatra, Indonesia

32° Partly cloudy
VanSky
35
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
33°C
Wind
15 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
45%
UV
—
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05:41 / 17:51

VanSky index for Palembang, Indonesia — 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”.

Palembang, Indonesia — VanSky 35 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #268 of 459 cities in the country (as of 15 October 2026). Temperature 35°C, wind 15 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.3 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
93
24°C
Night temperature
Solar
52
2.3 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.5h
Driving
100
15 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 30)
Condensation
Low
45%
Humidity level • Dew point 18°C muggy
Awning
Safe
30 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Very Poor
143 AQI
PM2.5: 204 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
15.10
day
35°
night
24°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
36°
night
24°
solar
2 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
37°
night
24°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Su
18.10
day
37°
night
24°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
37°
night
24°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
36°
night
25°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
We
21.10
day
37°
night
24°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort

Palembang on map

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.8h
sunny 10.5h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • PM2.5 is 204 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

143
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
143
Very Poor
High PM2.5 levels — fine particles are harmful, reduce outdoor activities.
PM2.5
204
μg/m³
Poor
Dust
1
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

Palembang ranks 353 of 459 cities. Country average VanSky — 32.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Palembang?
The weekly VanSky index for Palembang 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 Palembang?
Solar panel output data for Palembang 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 Palembang?
The index for Palembang 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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