Padang — VanSky 39 (Challenging)

Regional capital · West Sumatra, Indonesia

29° Partly cloudy

VanSky

Challenging

Comfortable days: 0 of 7

Feels like

35°C

Wind

10 km/h

Precip

Humidity

79%

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VanSky index for Padang, Indonesia — 39 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”.

Padang, Indonesia — VanSky 39 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #158 of 459 cities in the country (as of 15 October 2026). Temperature 30°C, wind 10 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

26°C

Night temperature

Solar

2 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 9.8h

Driving

100

10 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 20)

Condensation

High

79%

Humidity level • Dew point 25°C oppressive

Awning

Safe

20 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

Very Poor

127 AQI

PM2.5: 86.6 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

15.10

day

31°

night

26°

solar

2 kWh

wind

10 km/h

VanSky 41

comfort

16.10

day

30°

night

26°

solar

1.3 kWh

wind

11 km/h

gusts 23 км/ч

VanSky 43

comfort

17.10

day

30°

night

27°

solar

1.4 kWh

wind

9 km/h

VanSky 41

comfort

18.10

day

30°

night

26°

solar

1.7 kWh

wind

11 km/h

VanSky 35

comfort

19.10

day

29°

night

26°

solar

1.3 kWh

wind

7 km/h

VanSky 42

comfort

20.10

day

29°

night

26°

solar

1.1 kWh

wind

8 km/h

VanSky 42

comfort

21.10

day

30°

night

26°

solar

1.3 kWh

wind

9 km/h

VanSky 41

comfort

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Today's output

Peak hours

4.9h

sunny 9.8h

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.
PM2.5 is 86.6 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

127

Good

Fair

Moderate

Poor

Danger

127

Very Poor

High PM2.5 levels — fine particles are harmful, reduce outdoor activities.

PM2.5

86.6

μg/m³

Poor

Dust

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

Padang ranks 405 of 459 cities. Country average VanSky — 32.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Padang?

The weekly VanSky index for Padang is 39 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 Padang?

Solar panel output data for Padang 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 Padang?

The index for Padang is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.