Mount Hagen — VanSky 87 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Western Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea

18° Rain

VanSky

Ideal

Comfortable days: 7 of 7

Feels like

19°C

Wind

9 km/h

Precip

Humidity

88%

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VanSky index for Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea — 87 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”.

Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea — VanSky 87 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #3 of 19 cities in the country (as of 12 October 2026). Temperature 28°C, wind 9 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

15°C

Night temperature

Solar

2.7 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 11.7h

Driving

100

9 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 22)

Condensation

High

88%

Humidity level • Dew point 16°C a bit humid

Awning

Safe

22 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

Poor

76 AQI

PM2.5: 51.5 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

12.10

day

28°

night

15°

solar

2.7 kWh

wind

9 km/h

gusts 22 км/ч

VanSky 82

comfort

13.10

day

27°

night

16°

solar

2.3 kWh

wind

7 km/h

gusts 20 км/ч

VanSky 83

comfort

14.10

day

25°

night

15°

solar

2.1 kWh

wind

10 km/h

gusts 27 км/ч

VanSky 94

comfort

15.10

day

23°

night

15°

solar

1.5 kWh

wind

12 km/h

gusts 32 км/ч

VanSky 93

comfort

16.10

day

26°

night

14°

solar

2.7 kWh

wind

22 km/h

gusts 53 км/ч

VanSky 95

comfort

17.10

day

26°

night

12°

solar

2.6 kWh

wind

20 km/h

gusts 47 км/ч

VanSky 93

comfort

18.10

day

26°

night

14°

solar

2.6 kWh

wind

21 km/h

gusts 50 км/ч

VanSky 89

comfort

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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.
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 (28°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.
PM2.5 is 51.5 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

Good

Fair

Moderate

Poor

Danger

Poor

High PM2.5 levels — fine particles are harmful, reduce outdoor activities.

PM2.5

51.5

μg/m³

Poor

Dust

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

Mount Hagen ranks 3 of 19 cities. Country average VanSky — 51.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Mount Hagen?

The weekly VanSky index for Mount Hagen is 87 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 Mount Hagen?

Solar panel output data for Mount Hagen 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 Mount Hagen?

The index for Mount Hagen is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.