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Wau — VanSky 92 (Ideal)

Small town · Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea

14° Partly cloudy
VanSky
92
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
13°C
Wind
11 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
88%
UV
—
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06:27 / 18:11

VanSky index for Wau, Papua New Guinea — 92 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”.

Wau, Papua New Guinea — VanSky 92 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #2 of 19 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 24°C, wind 11 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.4 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
81
13°C
Night temperature
Solar
55
2.4 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.2h
Driving
100
11 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 25)
Condensation
Medium
88%
Humidity level • Dew point 11.6°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
25 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
11 AQI
PM2.5: 2.7 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
24°
night
13°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
24°
night
11°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
23°
night
14°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
9 km/h
VanSky 90
comfort
Su
19.07
day
24°
night
15°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
8 km/h
gusts 19 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
24°
night
12°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
24°
night
9°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort
We
22.07
day
25°
night
9°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.9h
sunny 11.2h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Comfortable temperature (24°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.
  • Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

11
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
11
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
2.7
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

Wau ranks 2 of 19 cities. Country average VanSky — 65.

Best
1
Bulolo
96 2
Mount Hagen
95 3
Wau you are here
93 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 Wau?
The weekly VanSky index for Wau is 92 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 Wau?
Solar panel output data for Wau 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 Wau?
The index for Wau 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 18 km Lae 75 km Goroka 203 km Popondetta 229 km Port Moresby 242 km Madang 258 km Mount Hagen 321 km Mendi 364 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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