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Mount Hagen — VanSky 93 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Western Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea

15° Cloudy
VanSky
93
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
15°C
Wind
17 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
84%
UV
—
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06:34 / 18:23

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 #1 of 19 cities in the country (as of 15 July 2026). Temperature 22°C, wind 17 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
73
12°C
Night temperature
Solar
50
2.2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11h
Driving
100
17 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 45)
Condensation
High
84%
Humidity level • Dew point 12.4°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
45 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
11 AQI
PM2.5: 4.2 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

We
15.07
day
22°
night
12°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 45 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort
Th
16.07
day
21°
night
14°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
22°
night
13°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
21°
night
15°
solar
1.4 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Su
19.07
day
21°
night
15°
solar
1.3 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
22°
night
14°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 96
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
22°
night
15°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 96
comfort

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Today's output
Peak hours
5.6h
sunny 11h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 45 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.
  • Comfortable temperature (22.1°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.
  • Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

11
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
11
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
4.2
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 1 of 19 cities. Country average VanSky — 66.

Best
1
Mount Hagen you are here
95 2
Bulolo
95 3
Wau
94 4
Goroka
92 5
Mendi
91
Harshest
Madang
39
Kavieng
39
Vanimo
37
Wewak
37
Arawa
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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Updated: 11.07.2026

Unleaded 91

$1.00 /l

PGK4.39 · €0.87/l

26 of 133

cheaper than 81% of countries

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