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Kimbe — VanSky 41 (Acceptable)

Regional capital · West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea

26° Clear
VanSky
41
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
30°C
Wind
15 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
76%
UV
—
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05:39 / 17:52

VanSky index for Kimbe, Papua New Guinea — 41 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”.

Kimbe, Papua New Guinea — VanSky 41 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #16 of 19 cities in the country (as of 12 October 2026). Temperature 36°C, wind 14 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
88
23°C
Night temperature
Solar
62
2.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.7h
Driving
100
15 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 31)
Condensation
Medium
76%
Humidity level • Dew point 21°C very muggy
Awning
Safe
31 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
13 AQI
PM2.5: 5.7 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Mo
12.10
day
36°
night
23°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Tu
13.10
day
35°
night
24°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
We
14.10
day
35°
night
23°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 50 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Th
15.10
day
34°
night
23°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 52 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
34°
night
23°
solar
3 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 48 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
34°
night
23°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts 57 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Su
18.10
day
36°
night
23°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 45 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.8h
sunny 11.7h
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

13
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
13
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
5.7
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

Kimbe ranks 18 of 19 cities. Country average VanSky — 51.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Kimbe?
The weekly VanSky index for Kimbe is 41 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 Kimbe?
Solar panel output data for Kimbe 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 Kimbe?
The index for Kimbe 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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$1.34 /L

PGK5.90 · €1.20/L

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cheaper than 59% of countries

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