Report a problem

What is the problem?

Could not attach a screenshot — send without it

·

Mapoteng — VanSky 91 (Ideal)

District seat · Berea District, Lesotho

22° Cloudy
VanSky
91
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
17°C
Wind
15 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
21%
UV
—
/
06:24 / 17:52

VanSky index for Mapoteng, Lesotho — 91 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 91 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #1 of 16 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 22°C, wind 15 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
77
6°C
Night temperature
Solar
47
2.1 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.5h
Driving
100
15 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 26)
Condensation
Low
21%
Humidity level • Dew point -1.8°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
26 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Moderate
46 AQI
PM2.5: 4.5 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
22°
night
6°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
22°
night
10°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 42 км/ч
VanSky 90
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
25°
night
9°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
We
02.09
day
25°
night
10°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Th
03.09
day
25°
night
13°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
29 km/h
gusts 56 км/ч
VanSky 90
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
25°
night
12°
solar
2 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 91
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
24°
night
7°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
VanSky 96
comfort

Mapoteng on map

Open full map →
Open-Meteo

Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.3h
sunny 10.5h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Comfortable temperature (22.2°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

46
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
46
Moderate
Moderate pollution — people with allergies or asthma should reduce time outdoors.
PM2.5
4.5
μg/m³
Good
Dust
0
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
—

Similar by VanSky

Cities with a close score — route alternatives

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 — 84.

Best
1
Mapoteng you are here
94 2
Mazenod
92 3
Qacha’s Nek
89 4
Nako
87 5
Quthing
86
Harshest
Mohale's Hoek
83
Mabote
82
Roma
77
Thaba-Tseka
75
Mokhotlong
72
All 16 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Mapoteng?
The weekly VanSky index for Mapoteng is 91 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.

Nearby cities

Teyateyaneng 22 km Maputsoe 26 km Hlotse 27 km Ficksburg South Africa · 28 km Hlohlolwane South Africa · 45 km Roma 45 km Butha-Buthe 47 km Mabote 48 km

Other Tools

Fuel Prices Fuel Cost Calculator Currency Converter Vanlife Cost Calculator EV Charging VanBasket Food Index Turkey Stay Calculator Europe Visa Calculator (Schengen) Russia Visa Calculator
Stay connected

Follow OpenVan.camp

Pick where you live

X X Telegram Telegram WhatsApp WhatsApp Facebook Facebook Pinterest Pinterest

LS Lesotho — fuel prices

Updated: 30.08.2026

Unleaded 93

$1.48 /l

LSL23.86 · €1.27/l

87 of 168

pricier than 51% of countries

Unleaded 95

$1.49 /l

LSL24.06 · €1.28/l

43 of 100

cheaper than 58% of countries

Diesel

$1.80 /l

LSL29.07 · €1.55/l

114 of 166

pricier than 68% of countries

Kerosene

$1.31 /l

LSL21.21 · €1.13/l

24 of 44

pricier than 52% of countries

All countries Prices: Lesotho

Popular route

Distance

Fuel cost

~

Est. time

~

Open on map

Visas and vehicle on this route

Working out the rules for this route…

No passport set — showing the common ones. Tap yours to count by it alone.

Count the days by trip dates

Reference data, not legal advice. Rules change without notice — check with the consulate or at the border.

Quiz: test yourself
Guess the vanlife lingo — 3 quick questions
1 / 3
Q1 When is a hardstanding pitch especially useful?

Recommended

All News
Life in a Campervan: 2 Years on the Road — Real Experience and Tips Lifestyle © Kopaev Alex
Article

Life in a Campervan: 2 Years on the Road — Real Experience and Tips

Two years on the road with a cat named Zhuzu — and not a single day of wanting to go back. We break down life in a camper van: where to find water, how heating works, what to do about electricity, and where to look for overnight spots. 7 countries, hundreds of places, and an honest account — from the mountain roads of Turkey to the coastline of Montenegro.

Read more
Suggest news or event

Sent to "Submissions" for moderation

All suggestions go through automated checks and moderation. We publish excerpts and a link to the original source. By submitting you agree to Copyright Holders, Terms, Privacy Policy and Cookies.

Install OpenVan.camp

Get quick access and offline reading.

Install on iOS

  1. 1 Tap Share in Safari.
  2. 2 Choose "Add to Home Screen".
  3. 3 Confirm by tapping Add.

Already installed

The app is already installed on this device.

Install from browser menu

Use your browser menu to install or add to home screen.

→ Glossary