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Kanowit — VanSky 60 (Comfortable)

Town · Sarawak, Malaysia

30° Rain
VanSky
60
Comfortable
Feels like
36°C
Wind
4 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
77%
UV
—
/
06:26 / 18:41

VanSky index for Kanowit, Malaysia — 60 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”.

VanSky index — for any kind of trip
By car By motorhome With a caravan With a tent

Kanowit, Malaysia — VanSky 60 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #411 of 435 cities in the country (as of 25 June 2026). Temperature 33°C, wind 4 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
73
24°C
Night temperature
Solar
50
2.2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.5h
Driving
100
4 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 10)
Condensation
High
77%
Humidity level • Dew point 25.2°C
Awning
Safe
10 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
—
European AQI index

Upcoming forecast

Th
25.06
62
comfort
day
33°
night
24°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
4 km/h
Fr
26.06
60
comfort
day
34°
night
25°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
6 km/h
Sa
27.06
60
comfort
day
33°
night
25°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
8 km/h
Su
28.06
59
comfort
day
32°
night
25°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 20 км/ч
Mo
29.06
59
comfort
day
33°
night
25°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
8 km/h
Tu
30.06
60
comfort
day
31°
night
25°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
9 km/h
We
01.07
64
comfort
day
33°
night
25°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
11 km/h

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.4h
sunny 10.5h
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.

Air Quality Today

European AQI index

Best drive window
The algorithm finds a 4-hour slot with minimum wind and precipitation (06:00–18:00). Drive Score — overall driving comfort today: 100 = ideal, penalties for wind, rain, heat.

No optimal window today — wind or rain throughout the day.

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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 Malaysia

Kanowit ranks 436 of 435 cities. Country average VanSky — 64.

Best
1
Tambunan
87 2
Ranau
83 3
Kampung Kundassang
83 4
Kampung Bukit Tinggi, Bentong
79 5
Proton City
79
Harshest
Tampin
55
Kampung Sedenak
55
Mentakab
55
Kanowit you are here
55
Tanjong Malim
55
All 435 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Kanowit?
The weekly VanSky index for Kanowit is 60 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 Kanowit?
Solar panel output data for Kanowit 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 Kanowit?
The index for Kanowit 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

Sibu Jaya 25 km Julau 28 km Sibu 43 km Selangau 51 km Pakan 57 km Maradong 59 km Dalat 63 km Sarikei 70 km

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Updated: 20.06.2026

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