Report a problem

What is the problem?

Could not attach a screenshot — send without it

·

Arawa — VanSky 47 (Acceptable)

District seat · Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea

27° Rain
VanSky
47
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
32°C
Wind
7 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
80%
UV
/
06:39 / 18:38

VanSky index for Arawa, Papua New Guinea — 47 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”.

Arawa, Papua New Guinea — VanSky 47 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #14 of 19 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 29°C, wind 7 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
70
26°C
Night temperature
Solar
47
2.1 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.5h
Driving
100
7 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 23)
Condensation
Medium
80%
Humidity level • Dew point 23.3°C very muggy
Awning
Safe
23 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
10 AQI
PM2.5: 3.1 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
29°
night
26°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
7 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 48
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
29°
night
26°
solar
2 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 49
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
29°
night
27°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
VanSky 48
comfort
We
02.09
day
28°
night
27°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 52
comfort
Th
03.09
day
29°
night
27°
solar
1.3 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 29 км/ч
VanSky 50
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
28°
night
27°
solar
1 kWh
wind
8 km/h
VanSky 45
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
29°
night
26°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
9 km/h
VanSky 45
comfort

Arawa on map

Open full map →
Open-Meteo

Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.2h
sunny 10.5h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

10
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
10
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

Similar by VanSky

Cities with a close score — route alternatives

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

Arawa ranks 16 of 19 cities. Country average VanSky — 62.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Arawa?
The weekly VanSky index for Arawa is 47 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 Arawa?
Solar panel output data for Arawa 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 Arawa?
The index for Arawa is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

PG Papua New Guinea — fuel prices

Updated: 30.08.2026

Unleaded 91

$1.01 /l

PGK4.39 · €0.87/l

28 of 168

cheaper than 84% of countries

Diesel

$1.03 /l

PGK4.44 · €0.88/l

24 of 166

cheaper than 86% of countries

Kerosene

$0.94 /l

PGK4.09 · €0.82/l

11 of 44

cheaper than 77% of countries

Popular route

Distance

Fuel cost

~

Est. time

~

Visas and vehicle on this route

Working out the rules for this route…

No passport set — showing the common ones. Tap yours to count by it alone.

Count the days by trip dates

Reference data, not legal advice. Rules change without notice — check with the consulate or at the border.

Quiz: test yourself
Guess the vanlife lingo — 3 quick questions
1 / 3
Q1 How is a campground usually different from an aire or stellplatz?
Suggest news or event

Sent to "Submissions" for moderation

All suggestions go through automated checks and moderation. We publish excerpts and a link to the original source. By submitting you agree to Copyright Holders, Terms, Privacy Policy and Cookies.

Install OpenVan.camp

Get quick access and offline reading.

Install on iOS

  1. 1 Tap Share in Safari.
  2. 2 Choose "Add to Home Screen".
  3. 3 Confirm by tapping Add.

Already installed

The app is already installed on this device.

Install from browser menu

Use your browser menu to install or add to home screen.

→ Glossary