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Ericeira — VanSky 92 (Ideal)
Small town · Lisbon, Portugal
23°
Cloudy
VanSky
92
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
24°C
Wind
17 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
68%
UV
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VanSky index for Ericeira, Portugal — 92 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”.
Ericeira, Portugal — VanSky 92 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #59 of 285 cities in the country (as of 13 July 2026). Temperature 23°C, wind 17 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
Sleep
85
16°C
Night temperature
Solar
57
2.5 kWh
for 500W panels
• sunny 12h
Driving
100
17 km/h
Wind speed
(gusts 33)
Condensation
High
68%
Humidity level
• Dew point 16.5°C
a bit humid
Awning
Safe
33 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
22
AQI
PM2.5: 4 μg/m³
Upcoming forecast
Mo
13.07
day
23°
night
16°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts
33 км/ч
VanSky
95
comfort
Tu
14.07
day
24°
night
17°
solar
3 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts
36 км/ч
VanSky
97
comfort
We
15.07
day
25°
night
16°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts
33 км/ч
VanSky
92
comfort
Th
16.07
day
25°
night
17°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts
37 км/ч
VanSky
94
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
24°
night
18°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts
44 км/ч
VanSky
94
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
23°
night
17°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts
41 км/ч
VanSky
95
comfort
Su
19.07
day
26°
night
17°
solar
3.1 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts
31 км/ч
VanSky
88
comfort
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Solar — W Panels W
Today's output
Peak hours
6.1h
sunny 12h
Usage estimate
Travel recommendations
- Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
- Perfect night (16.4°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
- High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
- Comfortable temperature (23.2°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.
Air Quality Today
22
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
22
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
4
μg/m³
Good
Dust
3
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
1
gr/m³
Good
Grass: 0.6
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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 Portugal
Ericeira ranks 112 of 285 cities. Country average VanSky — 94.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Ericeira?
The weekly VanSky index for Ericeira is 92 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 Ericeira?
Solar panel output data for Ericeira 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 Ericeira?
The index for Ericeira 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 worldwideUpdated: 11.07.2026
Sin plomo 95
$2.19 /l
€1.92 · £1.64/l
122 of 133
pricier than 91% of countries
Sin plomo 98
$2.37 /l
€2.08 · £1.77/l
82 of 92
pricier than 88% of countries
Gasóleo simples
$2.08 /l
€1.83 · £1.56/l
116 of 134
pricier than 86% of countries
Gasóleo especial
$2.11 /l
€1.85 · £1.58/l
28 of 41
pricier than 66% of countries
GPL Auto
$1.07 /l
€0.94 · £0.80/l
37 of 51
pricier than 71% of countries
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