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Mapoteng — VanSky 86 (Ideal)

District seat · Berea District, Lesotho

16° Rain
VanSky
86
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
15°C
Wind
13 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
80%
UV
—
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05:31 / 18:16

VanSky index for Mapoteng, Lesotho — 86 out of 100 (Ideal). 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”.

Mapoteng, Lesotho — VanSky 86 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #7 of 16 cities in the country (as of 14 October 2026). Temperature 23°C, wind 13 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
88
14°C
Night temperature
Solar
40
1.8 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 6.1h
Driving
100
13 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 35)
Condensation
Medium
80%
Humidity level • Dew point 12°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
35 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
26 AQI
PM2.5: 13 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

We
14.10
day
23°
night
14°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort
Th
15.10
day
26°
night
12°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
14 km/h
VanSky 94
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
29°
night
14°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 93
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
31°
night
13°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 84
comfort
Su
18.10
day
29°
night
14°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 43 км/ч
VanSky 90
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
18°
night
11°
solar
1 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 79
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
19°
night
10°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.4h
sunny 6.1h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Perfect night (14°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
  • Comfortable temperature (23°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

26
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
26
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
13
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
0
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 Lesotho

Mapoteng ranks 1 of 16 cities. Country average VanSky — 92.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Mapoteng?
The weekly VanSky index for Mapoteng is 86 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 Mapoteng?
Solar panel output data for Mapoteng 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 Mapoteng?
The index for Mapoteng 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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Unleaded 93

$1.71 /L

LSL28.20 · €1.53/L

110 of 171

pricier than 64% of countries

Unleaded 95

$1.73 /L

LSL28.60 · €1.55/L

52 of 103

cheaper than 50% of countries

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$2.11 /L

LSL34.90 · €1.89/L

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