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Machico — VanSky 78 (Comfortable)

Small town · Madeira, Portugal

23° Partly cloudy
VanSky
78
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
22°C
Wind
18 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
70%
UV
—
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07:48 / 20:18

VanSky index for Machico, Portugal — 78 out of 100 (Comfortable). 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”.

Machico, Portugal — VanSky 78 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #22 of 285 cities in the country (as of 11 September 2026). Temperature 24°C, wind 18 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
93
21°C
Night temperature
Solar
50
2.2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 12h
Driving
95
18 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 62)
Condensation
Medium
70%
Humidity level • Dew point 16.8°C a bit humid
Awning
Danger
62 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
32 AQI
PM2.5: 3 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Fr
11.09
day
24°
night
21°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 62 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Sa
12.09
day
25°
night
22°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 61 км/ч
VanSky 84
comfort
Su
13.09
day
26°
night
21°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 54 км/ч
VanSky 84
comfort
Mo
14.09
day
27°
night
22°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 70
comfort
Tu
15.09
day
27°
night
22°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 73
comfort
We
16.09
day
24°
night
21°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 85
comfort
Th
17.09
day
23°
night
21°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 44 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.4h
sunny 12h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Strong gusts (62.3 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • Perfect night (20.5°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
  • Comfortable temperature (24°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

32
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
32
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
3
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 Portugal

Machico ranks 23 of 285 cities. Country average VanSky — 75.

Best
1
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100 2
Leça da Palmeira
99 3
Gafanha
99 4
Póvoa de Varzim
98 5
Pedroso
98
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Charneca
58
Carvoeiro
58
Buraca
58
Monsaraz
58
Montemor-o-Novo
58
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Machico?
The weekly VanSky index for Machico is 78 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 Machico?
Solar panel output data for Machico 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 Machico?
The index for Machico 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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Updated: 05.09.2026

Sin plomo 95

$2.35 /l

€2.03 · £1.74/l

151 of 167

pricier than 90% of countries

Sin plomo 98

$2.54 /l

€2.19 · £1.88/l

86 of 102

pricier than 83% of countries

Gasóleo simples

$2.39 /l

€2.06 · £1.77/l

147 of 166

pricier than 88% of countries

Gasóleo especial

$2.41 /l

€2.08 · £1.79/l

34 of 46

pricier than 72% of countries

GPL Auto

$1.04 /l

€0.90 · £0.77/l

38 of 55

pricier than 67% of countries

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