Kokopo — VanSky 68 (Comfortable)

Regional capital · East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea

27° Cloudy

VanSky

Comfortable

Feels like

29°C

Wind

35 km/h

Precip

Humidity

79%

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05:56 / 17:48

VanSky index for Kokopo, Papua New Guinea — 68 out of 100 (Comfortable). 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”.

VanSky index — for any kind of trip

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Kokopo, Papua New Guinea — VanSky 68 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #10 of 19 cities in the country (as of 18 June 2026). Temperature 29°C, wind 35 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

26°C

Night temperature

Solar

1.8 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 8h

Driving

35 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 60)

Condensation

Medium

79%

Humidity level • Dew point 23.3°C

Awning

Danger

60 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

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European AQI index

Upcoming forecast

19.06

comfort

day

29°

night

26°

solar

1.8 kWh

wind

35 km/h

gusts 60 км/ч

20.06

comfort

day

29°

night

27°

solar

2.1 kWh

wind

37 km/h

gusts 64 км/ч

21.06

comfort

day

29°

night

26°

solar

1.9 kWh

wind

36 km/h

gusts 60 км/ч

22.06

comfort

day

29°

night

27°

solar

1.8 kWh

wind

33 km/h

gusts 55 км/ч

23.06

comfort

day

28°

night

26°

solar

1.1 kWh

wind

36 km/h

gusts 60 км/ч

24.06

comfort

day

29°

night

26°

solar

1.9 kWh

wind

37 km/h

gusts 62 км/ч

25.06

comfort

day

29°

night

27°

solar

2.1 kWh

wind

35 km/h

gusts 60 км/ч

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Today's output

Peak hours

4.6h

sunny 8h

Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

Strong gusts (59.8 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.

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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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

Kokopo ranks 11 of 19 cities. Country average VanSky — 77.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Kokopo?

The weekly VanSky index for Kokopo is 68 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 Kokopo?

Solar panel output data for Kokopo 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 Kokopo?

The index for Kokopo 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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Kokopo — VanSky 68 (Comfortable)

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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.