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Mount Hagen — VanSky 93 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Western Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea

17° Partly cloudy
VanSky
93
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
16°C
Wind
23 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
72%
UV
—
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06:29 / 18:24

VanSky index for Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea — 93 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 93 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #4 of 19 cities in the country (as of 16 August 2026). Temperature 23°C, wind 23 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
82
13°C
Night temperature
Solar
57
2.5 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11h
Driving
95
23 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 53)
Condensation
High
72%
Humidity level • Dew point 11.9°C comfortable
Awning
Danger
53 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
18 AQI
PM2.5: 0.6 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Mo
17.08
day
23°
night
13°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 53 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
Tu
18.08
day
22°
night
12°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 53 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
We
19.08
day
23°
night
13°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 49 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
Th
20.08
day
22°
night
13°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 57 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Fr
21.08
day
23°
night
11°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 57 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort
Sa
22.08
day
23°
night
8°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 49 км/ч
VanSky 96
comfort
Su
23.08
day
26°
night
10°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 29 км/ч
VanSky 90
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.3h
sunny 11h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Strong gusts (52.6 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
  • Comfortable temperature (22.5°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.
  • Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

18
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
18
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
0.6
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

Mount Hagen ranks 3 of 19 cities. Country average VanSky — 70.

Best
1
Mendi
96 2
Wau
95 3
Mount Hagen you are here
94 4
Goroka
92 5
Bulolo
92
Harshest
Kavieng
55
Madang
52
Kokopo
45
Wewak
41
Vanimo
33
All 19 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Mount Hagen?
The weekly VanSky index for Mount Hagen is 93 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.

Nearby cities

Mendi 71 km Goroka 130 km Madang 186 km Wewak 265 km Bulolo 305 km Lae 320 km Wau 321 km Kiunga 326 km

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PG Papua New Guinea — fuel prices

Updated: 15.08.2026

Unleaded 91

$1.01 /l

PGK4.39 · €0.88/l

28 of 143

cheaper than 81% of countries

Diesel

$1.02 /l

PGK4.44 · €0.89/l

23 of 143

cheaper than 85% of countries

Kerosene

$0.94 /l

PGK4.09 · €0.82/l

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cheaper than 70% of countries

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