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Goroka — VanSky 89 (Ideal)
Regional capital · Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea
25°
Partly cloudy
VanSky
89
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
22°C
Wind
18 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
36%
UV
—
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06:25
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18:20
VanSky index for Goroka, Papua New Guinea — 89 out of 100 (Ideal). 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”.
Goroka, Papua New Guinea — VanSky 89 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #5 of 19 cities in the country (as of 17 August 2026). Temperature 26°C, wind 18 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
Sleep
86
12°C
Night temperature
Solar
60
2.6 kWh
for 500W panels
• sunny 11.3h
Driving
100
18 km/h
Wind speed
(gusts 38)
Condensation
Medium
36%
Humidity level
• Dew point 8.9°C
comfortable
Awning
Caution
38 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
26
AQI
PM2.5: 6.7 μg/m³
Upcoming forecast
Mo
17.08
day
26°
night
12°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts
38 км/ч
VanSky
92
comfort
Tu
18.08
day
26°
night
8°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts
35 км/ч
VanSky
94
comfort
We
19.08
day
26°
night
8°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts
33 км/ч
VanSky
93
comfort
Th
20.08
day
26°
night
12°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts
42 км/ч
VanSky
93
comfort
Fr
21.08
day
26°
night
9°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts
43 км/ч
VanSky
95
comfort
Sa
22.08
day
27°
night
6°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts
29 км/ч
VanSky
94
comfort
Su
23.08
day
29°
night
10°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts
24 км/ч
VanSky
82
comfort
Solar — W Panels W
Today's output
Peak hours
6.6h
sunny 11.3h
Usage estimate
Travel recommendations
- Gusts up to 38.2 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
- Comfortable temperature (25.8°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.
Air Quality Today
26
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
26
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
6.7
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
Goroka ranks 4 of 19 cities. Country average VanSky — 70.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Goroka?
The weekly VanSky index for Goroka is 89 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 Goroka?
Solar panel output data for Goroka 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 Goroka?
The index for Goroka is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.
Papua New Guinea — fuel prices
Compare fuel prices worldwide
Updated: 15.08.2026
Unleaded 91
$1.01 /l
PGK4.39 · €0.88/l
28 of 143
cheaper than 81% of countries
Diesel
$1.02 /l
PGK4.44 · €0.89/l
23 of 143
cheaper than 85% of countries
Kerosene
$0.94 /l
PGK4.09 · €0.82/l
10 of 30
cheaper than 70% of countries
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