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Vanimo — VanSky 39 (Challenging)

Regional capital · Sandaun Province, Papua New Guinea

27° Rain
VanSky
39
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
33°C
Wind
10 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
83%
UV
—
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06:38 / 18:39

VanSky index for Vanimo, Papua New Guinea — 39 out of 100 (Challenging). 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”.

Vanimo, Papua New Guinea — VanSky 39 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #19 of 19 cities in the country (as of 16 August 2026). Temperature 28°C, wind 10 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
63
27°C
Night temperature
Solar
40
1.8 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 8.9h
Driving
95
10 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 14)
Condensation
Medium
83%
Humidity level • Dew point 24°C oppressive
Awning
Safe
14 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
13 AQI
PM2.5: 0.9 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Mo
17.08
day
28°
night
27°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
10 km/h
VanSky 38
comfort
Tu
18.08
day
28°
night
27°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 42
comfort
We
19.08
day
28°
night
27°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
8 km/h
VanSky 39
comfort
Th
20.08
day
29°
night
27°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 40
comfort
Fr
21.08
day
29°
night
28°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
12 km/h
VanSky 40
comfort
Sa
22.08
day
29°
night
27°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
15 km/h
VanSky 47
comfort
Su
23.08
day
29°
night
28°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
18 km/h
VanSky 42
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.5h
sunny 8.9h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Hot night (27.1°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

13
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
13
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
0.9
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

Vanimo ranks 19 of 19 cities. Country average VanSky — 70.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Vanimo?
The weekly VanSky index for Vanimo is 39 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 Vanimo?
Solar panel output data for Vanimo 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 Vanimo?
The index for Vanimo 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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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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