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Ongwediva — VanSky 62 (Comfortable)

Town · Oshana Region, Namibia

28° Partly cloudy
VanSky
62
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 3 of 7 Best window: Su–Tu Worse later this week
Feels like
26°C
Wind
11 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
30%
UV
—
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06:54 / 18:51

VanSky index for Ongwediva, Namibia — 62 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”.

Ongwediva, Namibia — VanSky 62 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #16 of 24 cities in the country (as of 12 September 2026). Temperature 33°C, wind 11 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
100
18°C
Night temperature
Solar
62
2.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.8h
Driving
100
11 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 20)
Condensation
Low
30%
Humidity level • Dew point 8.4°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
20 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
38 AQI
PM2.5: 6.1 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Sa
12.09
day
33°
night
18°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 58
comfort
Su
13.09
day
30°
night
18°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 85
comfort
Mo
14.09
day
31°
night
18°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
VanSky 88
comfort
Tu
15.09
day
31°
night
15°
solar
3 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 85
comfort
We
16.09
day
34°
night
16°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 22 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Th
17.09
day
36°
night
18°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Fr
18.09
day
36°
night
20°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.8h
sunny 11.8h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Perfect night (17.5°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.

Air Quality Today

38
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
38
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
6.1
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 Namibia

Ongwediva ranks 19 of 24 cities. Country average VanSky — 75.

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1
Windhoek
92 2
Swakopmund
89 3
Omaruru
89 4
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89 5
Gobabis
88
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58
Ondangwa
58
Rundu
58
Oshakati
58
Bethanie
45
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Ongwediva?
The weekly VanSky index for Ongwediva is 62 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 Ongwediva?
Solar panel output data for Ongwediva 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 Ongwediva?
The index for Ongwediva 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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Updated: 12.09.2026

Unleaded 95

$1.54 /l

NAD24.89 · €1.33/l

93 of 168

pricier than 55% of countries

Diesel

$1.70 /l

NAD27.36 · €1.46/l

100 of 167

pricier than 59% of countries

Premium Diesel

$1.68 /l

NAD27.16 · €1.45/l

16 of 46

cheaper than 67% of countries

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