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Swakopmund — VanSky 86 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Erongo Region, Namibia

15° Clear
VanSky
86
Ideal
Feels like
15°C
Wind
13 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
85%
UV
/
07:34 / 18:24

VanSky index for Swakopmund, Namibia — 86 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed every 3 hours from real weather observations.

Swakopmund, Namibia — VanSky 85 out of 100. Ideal conditions for motorhome travel. Ranked #22 of 24 cities in the country (as of 31 May 2026). Temperature 16°C, wind 13 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
73
14°C
Night temperature
Solar
40
1.8 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10h
Driving
100
13 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 18)
Condensation
High
85%
Humidity level • Dew point 12.8°C
Awning
Safe
18 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
European AQI index

Upcoming forecast

Su
31.05
89
comfort
day
16°
night
14°
solar
1.8 кВт
wind
13 км/ч
Mo
01.06
94
comfort
day
18°
night
15°
solar
1.8 кВт
wind
17 км/ч
Tu
02.06
91
comfort
day
16°
night
14°
solar
1.8 кВт
wind
16 км/ч
We
03.06
82
comfort
day
14°
night
12°
solar
1.1 кВт
wind
16 км/ч
Th
04.06
82
comfort
day
14°
night
13°
solar
1.2 кВт
wind
12 км/ч
Fr
05.06
85
comfort
day
14°
night
12°
solar
1.7 кВт
wind
12 км/ч
Sa
06.06
80
comfort
day
13°
night
12°
solar
1.2 кВт
wind
13 км/ч

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.5h
sunny 10h
Usage estimate

Motorhome 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

Weather index for vanlifers: from 0 to 100. Calculated daily from real weather data — temperature, precipitation, 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 every 3h

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Swakopmund?
Today's VanSky index for Swakopmund is 85 out of 100. 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 Swakopmund?
Solar panel output data for Swakopmund 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 Swakopmund?
The index for Swakopmund is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

🇳🇦 Namibia — fuel prices

Updated: 30.05.2026

Diesel

$1.74 /l

NAD28.26 · €1.49/l

75 of 127

pricier than 58% of countries

Petrol

$1.45 /l

NAD23.48 · €1.24/l

64 of 126

cheaper than 50% of countries

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