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Alotau — VanSky 54 (Acceptable)

Regional capital · Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea

26° Partly cloudy
VanSky
54
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 1 of 7
Feels like
30°C
Wind
16 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
84%
UV
—
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05:36 / 17:53

VanSky index for Alotau, Papua New Guinea — 54 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”.

Alotau, Papua New Guinea — VanSky 54 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #9 of 19 cities in the country (as of 12 October 2026). Temperature 30°C, wind 16 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
74
24°C
Night temperature
Solar
62
2.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.8h
Driving
100
16 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 38)
Condensation
Medium
84%
Humidity level • Dew point 23°C very muggy
Awning
Caution
38 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
11 AQI
PM2.5: 3.3 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Mo
12.10
day
30°
night
24°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 49
comfort
Tu
13.10
day
28°
night
25°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 44 км/ч
VanSky 54
comfort
We
14.10
day
29°
night
25°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 55
comfort
Th
15.10
day
29°
night
24°
solar
3 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 42 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
28°
night
24°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
29°
night
24°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 46 км/ч
VanSky 60
comfort
Su
18.10
day
30°
night
24°
solar
3 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort

Alotau on map

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Solar — W Panels W

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

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 38 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • 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
3.3
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 Papua New Guinea

Alotau ranks 11 of 19 cities. Country average VanSky — 51.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Alotau?
The weekly VanSky index for Alotau is 54 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 Alotau?
Solar panel output data for Alotau 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 Alotau?
The index for Alotau 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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Unleaded 91

$1.34 /L

PGK5.90 · €1.20/L

59 of 171

cheaper than 66% of countries

Diesel

$1.34 /L

PGK5.90 · €1.20/L

49 of 170

cheaper than 72% of countries

Kerosene

$1.34 /L

PGK5.90 · €1.20/L

19 of 44

cheaper than 59% of countries

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