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Gqeberha — VanSky 75 (Comfortable)

District seat · Eastern Cape, South Africa

16° Rain
VanSky
75
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 6 of 7 Best window: Mo–We Worse later this week
Feels like
14°C
Wind
30 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
72%
UV
—
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06:38 / 17:57

VanSky index for Gqeberha, South Africa — 75 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”.

Gqeberha, South Africa — VanSky 75 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #321 of 402 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 16°C, wind 30 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
84
15°C
Night temperature
Solar
14
0.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 1.4h
Driving
88
30 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 53)
Condensation
Medium
72%
Humidity level • Dew point 11.1°C comfortable
Awning
Danger
53 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
27 AQI
PM2.5: 9.3 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
16°
night
15°
solar
0.7 kWh
wind
30 km/h
gusts 53 км/ч
VanSky 78
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
18°
night
14°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
10 km/h
VanSky 95
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
18°
night
15°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
We
02.09
day
19°
night
15°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 43 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Th
03.09
day
19°
night
17°
solar
0.3 kWh
wind
34 km/h
gusts 58 км/ч
VanSky 55
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
18°
night
17°
solar
1.2 kWh
wind
38 km/h
gusts 65 км/ч
VanSky 79
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
20°
night
18°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
38 km/h
gusts 67 км/ч
VanSky 89
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
1.8h
sunny 1.4h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Low solar output (~0.7 kWh) — reduce power use or connect to shore power.
  • Strong gusts (52.9 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • Perfect night (15°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.

Air Quality Today

27
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
27
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
9.3
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 South Africa

Gqeberha ranks 364 of 402 cities. Country average VanSky — 89.

Best
1
Kroonstad
96 2
Randfontein
96 3
Midrand
96 4
Alexandra
96 5
Carletonville
96
Harshest
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73
Fort Beaufort
73
Somerset East
71
Bedford
69
Port Shepstone
45
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Gqeberha?
The weekly VanSky index for Gqeberha is 75 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 Gqeberha?
Solar panel output data for Gqeberha 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 Gqeberha?
The index for Gqeberha 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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