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Merlimau — VanSky 37 (Challenging)

Small town · Malacca, Malaysia

28° Rain
VanSky
37
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
33°C
Wind
17 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
86%
UV
—
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07:09 / 19:23

VanSky index for Merlimau, Malaysia — 37 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”.

Merlimau, Malaysia — VanSky 37 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #213 of 435 cities in the country (as of 14 July 2026). Temperature 30°C, wind 17 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.3 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
63
28°C
Night temperature
Solar
52
2.3 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.2h
Driving
100
17 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 25)
Condensation
Medium
86%
Humidity level • Dew point 25.5°C oppressive
Awning
Safe
25 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
37 AQI
PM2.5: 12.3 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

We
15.07
day
30°
night
28°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
17 km/h
VanSky 38
comfort
Th
16.07
day
30°
night
28°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
17 km/h
VanSky 40
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
29°
night
28°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
15 km/h
VanSky 39
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
29°
night
28°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
14 km/h
VanSky 37
comfort
Su
19.07
day
30°
night
28°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
12 km/h
VanSky 38
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
29°
night
27°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts 21 км/ч
VanSky 37
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
29°
night
27°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 37
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.8h
sunny 10.2h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Hot night (27.7°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.

Air Quality Today

37
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
37
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
12.3
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 Malaysia

Merlimau ranks 93 of 435 cities. Country average VanSky — 30.

Best
1
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81 2
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80 3
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66 4
Kampung Bukit Tinggi, Bentong
55 5
Sungai Siput
55
Harshest
Padang Serai
15
Pasir Mas
15
Kampong Sidam
13
Kota Samarahan
13
Sungai Petani
12
All 435 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Merlimau?
The weekly VanSky index for Merlimau is 37 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 Merlimau?
Solar panel output data for Merlimau 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 Merlimau?
The index for Merlimau 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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