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Lae — VanSky 62 (Comfortable)

Regional capital · Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea

25° Rain
VanSky
62
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
29°C
Wind
18 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
83%
UV
—
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06:25 / 18:11

VanSky index for Lae, Papua New Guinea — 62 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”.

Lae, Papua New Guinea — VanSky 62 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #10 of 19 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 27°C, wind 18 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.3 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
73
23°C
Night temperature
Solar
52
2.3 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.4h
Driving
100
18 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 33)
Condensation
High
83%
Humidity level • Dew point 22.1°C very muggy
Awning
Safe
33 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
19 AQI
PM2.5: 7.7 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
27°
night
23°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
VanSky 69
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
27°
night
24°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 62
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
26°
night
24°
solar
1.4 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 60
comfort
Su
19.07
day
26°
night
25°
solar
2 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 63
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
26°
night
24°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
VanSky 65
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
26°
night
24°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 60
comfort
We
22.07
day
26°
night
24°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 68
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.9h
sunny 11.4h
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 (27.1°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.
  • Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

19
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
19
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
7.7
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

Lae ranks 7 of 19 cities. Country average VanSky — 66.

Best
1
Mount Hagen
95 2
Bulolo
95 3
Wau
94 4
Goroka
92 5
Mendi
91
Harshest
Madang
39
Kavieng
39
Vanimo
37
Wewak
37
Arawa
33
All 19 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Lae?
The weekly VanSky index for Lae is 62 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 Lae?
Solar panel output data for Lae 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 Lae?
The index for Lae 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

Bulolo 66 km Wau 75 km Goroka 191 km Madang 214 km Popondetta 265 km Port Moresby 307 km Mount Hagen 320 km Kimbe 371 km

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🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea — fuel prices

Updated: 11.07.2026

Unleaded 91

$1.00 /l

PGK4.39 · €0.87/l

26 of 133

cheaper than 81% of countries

Diesel

$1.01 /l

PGK4.44 · €0.88/l

27 of 134

cheaper than 81% of countries

Kerosene

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cheaper than 72% of countries

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