·

Wau — VanSky 89 (Ideal)

Small town · Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea

17° Rain
VanSky
89
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
19°C
Wind
10 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
94%
UV
—
/
05:51 / 18:06

VanSky index for Wau, Papua New Guinea — 89 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 89 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #2 of 19 cities in the country (as of 15 October 2026). Temperature 24°C, wind 10 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
63
15°C
Night temperature
Solar
35
1.6 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.3h
Driving
100
10 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 30)
Condensation
High
94%
Humidity level • Dew point 16°C a bit humid
Awning
Safe
30 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
28 AQI
PM2.5: 11.1 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
15.10
day
24°
night
15°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
28°
night
13°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
VanSky 85
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
27°
night
10°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 91
comfort
Su
18.10
day
28°
night
14°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
VanSky 90
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
27°
night
14°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
27°
night
16°
solar
2 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
We
21.10
day
26°
night
16°
solar
2 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 29 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Open-Meteo

Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4h
sunny 10.3h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Perfect night (15°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
  • Comfortable temperature (24°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

28
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
28
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
11.1
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
0
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
—

Similar by VanSky

Cities with a close score — route alternatives

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 3 of 19 cities. Country average VanSky — 58.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Wau?
The weekly VanSky index for Wau is 89 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.
Recommended
China: a third more motorhomes, caravans head to Europe · VanLife Weekly #41
China registered 32.6% more motorhomes in six months, and Lidu RV is bringing its caravans to Europe. Also: diesel got cheaper in 18 EU countries.
Lifestyle · 4 days ago Read
Papua New Guinea — fuel prices PG Updated: 11.10.2026
Compare fuel prices worldwide →

Unleaded 91

$1.30 /L

PGK5.90 · €1.16/L

52 of 171

cheaper than 70% of countries

Diesel

$1.30 /L

PGK5.90 · €1.16/L

45 of 170

cheaper than 74% of countries

Kerosene

$1.30 /L

PGK5.90 · €1.16/L

17 of 44

cheaper than 64% of countries

Popular route

Distance

Fuel cost

~

Est. time

~

Papua New Guinea — fuel prices →

Visas and vehicle on this route

Working out the rules for this route…

No passport set — showing the common ones. Tap yours to count by it alone.

Count the days by trip dates

Reference data, not legal advice. Rules change without notice — check with the consulate or at the border.

Quiz How well do you know vanlife?
Question 1 of 3
A pitch is advertised as "full hookup". Which services are normally included?
Suggest news or event

Sent to "Submissions" for moderation

All suggestions go through automated checks and moderation. We publish excerpts and a link to the original source. By submitting you agree to Copyright Holders, Terms, Privacy Policy and Cookies.

→ Glossary