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South Africa — VanSky Motorhome Comfort Index

Daily data: warmth, sun and sea across the world

VanSky comfort index for South Africa — 390 cities with daily updated weather data. Compare temperature, wind, solar output, and sea conditions to choose the best spot for your motorhome.

Cities: 390 Updated: 15 Apr, 21:16 Open-Meteo
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Weather index for vanlifers: from 0 to 100. Calculated daily from real weather data — temperature, precipitation, 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% — temperature + humidity
  • Sunshine 25% — panel charge, mood
  • Precipitation 25% — rain → muddy ground
  • Wind 15% — awning, driving, noise
  • Extremes override all: frost, storm, downpour
  • Bonus: warm sea, high panel output

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated every 3h

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Best cities now Best cities this week

  1. 1 Upington 94
  2. 2 De Aar 94
  3. 3 Prieska 94
  4. 4 Springbok 94
  5. 5 Atlantis 92

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Ntuzuma 45
  2. 2 Harding 55
  3. 3 Barkly East 59
  4. 4 Zastron 60
  5. 5 Kgwaripe 61

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best city in South Africa for van life?
Sort cities by the VanSky column — the higher the score, the more comfortable today. Also check solar panel output and sea temperature if you plan to stay near the coast.
What does the VanSky score mean for a city?
A score from 0 to 100 reflects a composite weather assessment: thermal comfort, precipitation level, wind strength, and sunshine. 80+ is ideal, 60–79 is comfortable, 40–59 is acceptable, below 40 is challenging.
How often is data updated for South Africa?
Weather data for all cities in South Africa is updated every 3 hours from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.

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🇿🇦 South Africa — fuel prices

Updated: 12.04.2026

Diesel

$1.58 /l

ZAR25.90 · €1.34/l

58 of 120

cheaper than 52% of countries

Petrol

$1.23 /l

ZAR20.19 · €1.05/l

41 of 120

cheaper than 67% of countries

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