Goroka — VanSky 88 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea

18° Cloudy

VanSky

Ideal

Feels like

18°C

Wind

7 km/h

Precip

Humidity

83%

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06:26 / 18:12

VanSky index for Goroka, Papua New Guinea — 88 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”.

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Goroka, Papua New Guinea — VanSky 88 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #5 of 19 cities in the country (as of 18 June 2026). Temperature 25°C, wind 7 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

13°C

Night temperature

Solar

2 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 9.4h

Driving

100

7 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 15)

Condensation

High

83%

Humidity level • Dew point 14.5°C

Awning

Safe

15 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

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European AQI index

Upcoming forecast

19.06

comfort

day

25°

night

13°

solar

2 kWh

wind

7 km/h

20.06

comfort

day

25°

night

15°

solar

2 kWh

wind

13 km/h

gusts 27 км/ч

21.06

comfort

day

26°

night

14°

solar

2.2 kWh

wind

9 km/h

gusts 22 км/ч

22.06

comfort

day

26°

night

13°

solar

2.2 kWh

wind

11 km/h

gusts 22 км/ч

23.06

comfort

day

20°

night

14°

solar

0.5 kWh

wind

3 km/h

gusts 14 км/ч

24.06

comfort

day

24°

night

15°

solar

1.4 kWh

wind

4 km/h

gusts 18 км/ч

25.06

comfort

day

25°

night

15°

solar

1.6 kWh

wind

9 km/h

gusts 22 км/ч

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Today's output

Peak hours

sunny 9.4h

Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
Comfortable temperature (24.8°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

European AQI index

Best drive window

The algorithm finds a 4-hour slot with minimum wind and precipitation (06:00–18:00). Drive Score — overall driving comfort today: 100 = ideal, penalties for wind, rain, heat.

No optimal window today — wind or rain throughout the day.

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Mendi 89
Bulolo 88
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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 6 of 19 cities. Country average VanSky — 77.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Goroka?

The weekly VanSky index for Goroka is 88 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.

Nearby cities

Madang 106 km Mount Hagen 130 km Bulolo 186 km Mendi 191 km Lae 191 km Wau 203 km Wewak 342 km Daru 410 km

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Goroka — VanSky 88 (Ideal)

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Goroka on map

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Travel recommendations

Air Quality Today

Best drive window

The algorithm finds a 4-hour slot with minimum wind and precipitation (06:00–18:00). Drive Score — overall driving comfort today: 100 = ideal, penalties for wind, rain, heat.