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Gafanha — VanSky 86 (Ideal)
Small town · Aveiro, Portugal · Coastal city
26°
Clear
VanSky
86
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Better later this week
Feels like
26°C
Wind
17 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
63%
UV
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06:47
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20:30
VanSky index for Gafanha, Portugal — 86 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind, solar output and water temperature. Refreshed several times a day.
The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.
Gafanha, Portugal — VanSky 86 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #15 of 285 cities in the country (as of 17 August 2026). Temperature 26°C, wind 17 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy. Water temperature 20°C.
Sleep
93
20°C
Night temperature
Solar
67
2.9 kWh
for 500W panels
• sunny 13h
Driving
100
17 km/h
Wind speed
(gusts 31)
Water
92
20.2°C
Water temperature
• waves 1.14 m
/ 6.8s
swell: 1.14 m
/ 6.9s
• wind wave: 0.16 m
Condensation
Medium
63%
Humidity level
• Dew point 17.9°C
a bit humid
Awning
Safe
31 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Moderate
44
AQI
PM2.5: 9.7 μg/m³
Upcoming forecast
Mo
17.08
day
26°
night
20°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts
31 км/ч
VanSky
80
comfort
Tu
18.08
day
26°
night
20°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts
26 км/ч
VanSky
83
comfort
We
19.08
day
23°
night
20°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts
30 км/ч
VanSky
89
comfort
Th
20.08
day
21°
night
20°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
28 km/h
gusts
49 км/ч
VanSky
90
comfort
Fr
21.08
day
21°
night
19°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts
42 км/ч
VanSky
94
comfort
Sa
22.08
day
20°
night
18°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
32 km/h
gusts
52 км/ч
VanSky
93
comfort
Su
23.08
day
20°
night
17°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts
30 км/ч
VanSky
99
comfort
Solar — W Panels W
Today's output
Peak hours
7.1h
sunny 13h
Usage estimate
Travel recommendations
- Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
- Perfect night (20.2°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
- Comfortable temperature (26.1°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.
- Sea temperature is 20.2°C — great conditions for swimming and coastal camping.
Air Quality Today
44
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
44
Moderate
Moderate pollution — people with allergies or asthma should reduce time outdoors.
PM2.5
9.7
μg/m³
Good
Dust
1
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
1
gr/m³
Good
Grass: 0.8
Coastal conditions
Water temperature
20.2°C
Wave height
1.14 m
Moderate
Wave period
6.8 sec
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 Portugal
Gafanha ranks 25 of 285 cities. Country average VanSky — 50.
Best
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Gafanha?
The weekly VanSky index for Gafanha is 86 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 Gafanha?
Solar panel output data for Gafanha 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 Gafanha?
The index for Gafanha is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.
Portugal — fuel prices
Compare fuel prices worldwide
Updated: 15.08.2026
Sin plomo 95
$2.25 /l
€1.94 · £1.66/l
129 of 143
pricier than 90% of countries
Sin plomo 98
$2.41 /l
€2.08 · £1.78/l
82 of 95
pricier than 85% of countries
Gasóleo simples
$2.32 /l
€2.01 · £1.72/l
126 of 143
pricier than 87% of countries
Gasóleo especial
$2.35 /l
€2.03 · £1.74/l
28 of 41
pricier than 66% of countries
GPL Auto
$1.08 /l
€0.94 · £0.80/l
39 of 55
pricier than 69% of countries
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