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Palmerston North — VanSky 49 (Acceptable)
Regional capital · Manawatū-Whanganui Region, New Zealand
2°
Clear
VanSky
49
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 1 of 7
Feels like
-0°C
Wind
10 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
96%
UV
—
/
07:28
/
17:19
VanSky index for Palmerston North, New Zealand — 49 out of 100 (Acceptable). 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”.
Palmerston North, New Zealand — VanSky 49 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #98 of 106 cities in the country (as of 27 July 2026). Temperature 9°C, wind 10 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
Sleep
28
-2°C
Night temperature
Solar
20
1 kWh
for 500W panels
• sunny 8h
Driving
100
10 km/h
Wind speed
(gusts 18)
Condensation
High
96%
Humidity level
• Dew point 1.6°C
comfortable
Awning
Safe
18 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
11
AQI
PM2.5: 7.5 μg/m³
Upcoming forecast
Mo
27.07
day
9°
night
-2°
solar
1 kWh
wind
10 km/h
VanSky
46
comfort
Tu
28.07
day
11°
night
-1°
solar
1.2 kWh
wind
5 km/h
VanSky
50
comfort
We
29.07
day
12°
night
-0°
solar
1.2 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts
29 км/ч
VanSky
50
comfort
Th
30.07
day
14°
night
3°
solar
0.9 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts
53 км/ч
VanSky
59
comfort
Fr
31.07
day
12°
night
5°
solar
0.8 kWh
wind
36 km/h
gusts
71 км/ч
VanSky
45
comfort
Sa
01.08
day
9°
night
2°
solar
1 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts
34 км/ч
VanSky
54
comfort
Su
02.08
day
11°
night
2°
solar
1.2 kWh
wind
9 km/h
VanSky
64
comfort
Solar — W Panels W
Today's output
Peak hours
2.4h
sunny 8h
Usage estimate
Travel recommendations
- Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
- Sub-zero night (-1.9°C) — drain water tanks and pipes to prevent freezing.
- 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
11
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
11
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
7.5
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
Palmerston North ranks 96 of 106 cities. Country average VanSky — 64.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Palmerston North?
The weekly VanSky index for Palmerston North is 49 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 Palmerston North?
Solar panel output data for Palmerston North 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 Palmerston North?
The index for Palmerston North is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.
🇳🇿 New Zealand — fuel prices
Compare fuel prices worldwideUpdated: 25.07.2026
Regular 91
$1.70 /l
NZD2.94 · €1.49/l
15 of 17
pricier than 82% of countries
Premium 95
$1.81 /l
NZD3.13 · €1.59/l
102 of 140
pricier than 72% of countries
Premium 98
$1.87 /l
NZD3.23 · €1.64/l
61 of 94
pricier than 64% of countries
100
$1.92 /l
NZD3.32 · €1.69/l
17 of 24
pricier than 67% of countries
Diesel
$1.45 /l
NZD2.50 · €1.27/l
68 of 141
cheaper than 52% of countries
LPG
$1.12 /l
NZD1.93 · €0.98/l
44 of 55
pricier than 78% of countries
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