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Riccarton — VanSky 73 (Comfortable)

Urban district · Canterbury Region, New Zealand

15° Rain
VanSky
73
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 7 of 7 Best window: Su–Tu
Feels like
13°C
Wind
15 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
44%
UV
—
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06:39 / 18:13

VanSky index for Riccarton, New Zealand — 73 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”.

Riccarton, New Zealand — VanSky 73 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #66 of 106 cities in the country (as of 11 September 2026). Temperature 15°C, wind 15 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
67
2°C
Night temperature
Solar
40
1.8 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.1h
Driving
100
15 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 31)
Condensation
High
44%
Humidity level • Dew point 2.8°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
31 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
20 AQI
PM2.5: 3.1 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Fr
11.09
day
15°
night
2°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 75
comfort
Sa
12.09
day
13°
night
5°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 69
comfort
Su
13.09
day
13°
night
6°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 46 км/ч
VanSky 75
comfort
Mo
14.09
day
16°
night
7°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 20 км/ч
VanSky 87
comfort
Tu
15.09
day
17°
night
8°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 89
comfort
We
16.09
day
14°
night
7°
solar
0.5 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 70
comfort
Th
17.09
day
11°
night
6°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 75
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.4h
sunny 10.1h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Cold night (2.1°C) — bundle up and warm up your sleeping spot in advance, check your heating fuel or gas supply.
  • 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

20
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
20
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
3.1
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 New Zealand

Riccarton ranks 17 of 106 cities. Country average VanSky — 73.

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1
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85 3
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Riccarton?
The weekly VanSky index for Riccarton is 73 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 Riccarton?
Solar panel output data for Riccarton 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 Riccarton?
The index for Riccarton 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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