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Ambalavao — VanSky 64 (Comfortable)

Town · Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar

14° Clear
VanSky
64
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 5 of 7
Feels like
14°C
Wind
12 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
91%
UV
—
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05:51 / 17:45

VanSky index for Ambalavao, Madagascar — 64 out of 100 (Comfortable). 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”.

Ambalavao, Madagascar — VanSky 64 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #94 of 123 cities in the country (as of 12 September 2026). Temperature 26°C, wind 12 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.4 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
66
10°C
Night temperature
Solar
55
2.4 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.5h
Driving
100
12 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 25)
Condensation
High
91%
Humidity level • Dew point 12.9°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
25 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
12 AQI
PM2.5: 7.3 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Sa
12.09
day
26°
night
10°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Su
13.09
day
24°
night
10°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 43 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Mo
14.09
day
22°
night
13°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
36 km/h
gusts 73 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Tu
15.09
day
16°
night
13°
solar
0.8 kWh
wind
30 km/h
gusts 61 км/ч
VanSky 72
comfort
We
16.09
day
19°
night
12°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
36 km/h
gusts 71 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Th
17.09
day
22°
night
8°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 47 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort
Fr
18.09
day
25°
night
9°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.1h
sunny 11.5h
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.
  • Comfortable temperature (25.7°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.
  • Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

12
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
12
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
7.3
μg/m³
Good
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 Madagascar

Ambalavao ranks 22 of 123 cities. Country average VanSky — 78.

Best
1
Anjozorobe
96 2
Sadabe
96 3
Ambohimahasoa
95 4
Didy
95 5
Betafo
95
Harshest
Ambato Boeny
45
Mahajanga
45
Sitampiky
45
Hell-Ville
44
Antsohimbondrona
35
All 123 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Ambalavao?
The weekly VanSky index for Ambalavao is 64 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 Ambalavao?
Solar panel output data for Ambalavao 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 Ambalavao?
The index for Ambalavao 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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