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Mendi — VanSky 82 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Southern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea

16° Rain
VanSky
82
Ideal
Comfortable days: 6 of 7 Best window: Sa–Mo Worse later this week
Feels like
17°C
Wind
14 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
95%
UV
—
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06:04 / 18:18

VanSky index for Mendi, Papua New Guinea — 82 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”.

Mendi, Papua New Guinea — VanSky 82 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #3 of 19 cities in the country (as of 15 October 2026). Temperature 22°C, wind 14 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
63
13°C
Night temperature
Solar
47
2.1 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 9.8h
Driving
100
14 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 36)
Condensation
High
95%
Humidity level • Dew point 15°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
36 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Moderate
41 AQI
PM2.5: 11.6 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
15.10
day
22°
night
13°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
22°
night
14°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
23°
night
11°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 99
comfort
Su
18.10
day
22°
night
9°
solar
3 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 100
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
23°
night
10°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 96
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
22°
night
12°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
We
21.10
day
21°
night
16°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 55
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.3h
sunny 9.8h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 36 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.

Air Quality Today

41
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
41
Moderate
Moderate pollution — people with allergies or asthma should reduce time outdoors.
PM2.5
11.6
μg/m³
Fair
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

Mendi ranks 1 of 19 cities. Country average VanSky — 58.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Mendi?
The weekly VanSky index for Mendi is 82 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 Mendi?
Solar panel output data for Mendi 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 Mendi?
The index for Mendi is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.
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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

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