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Bacalar — VanSky 36 (Challenging)

Small town · Quintana Roo, Mexico

25° Rain
VanSky
36
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
31°C
Wind
10 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
97%
UV
—
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06:47 / 18:31

VanSky index for Bacalar, Mexico — 36 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”.

Bacalar, Mexico — VanSky 36 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #829 of 947 cities in the country (as of 15 October 2026). Temperature 31°C, wind 10 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
56
25°C
Night temperature
Solar
40
1.8 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 8.7h
Driving
95
10 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 29)
Condensation
High
97%
Humidity level • Dew point 24°C oppressive
Awning
Safe
29 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
15 AQI
PM2.5: 1.2 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
15.10
day
31°
night
25°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts 29 км/ч
VanSky 36
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
30°
night
25°
solar
1.3 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 39
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
30°
night
25°
solar
1.2 kWh
wind
7 km/h
VanSky 34
comfort
Su
18.10
day
28°
night
25°
solar
0.9 kWh
wind
8 km/h
gusts 21 км/ч
VanSky 36
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
29°
night
24°
solar
1.3 kWh
wind
5 km/h
gusts 16 км/ч
VanSky 38
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
30°
night
25°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
8 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 38
comfort
We
21.10
day
30°
night
25°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
8 km/h
gusts 24 км/ч
VanSky 36
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.5h
sunny 8.7h
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 is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

15
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
15
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
1.2
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 Mexico

Bacalar ranks 895 of 947 cities. Country average VanSky — 69.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Bacalar?
The weekly VanSky index for Bacalar is 36 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 Bacalar?
Solar panel output data for Bacalar 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 Bacalar?
The index for Bacalar 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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