Mthatha — VanSky 55 (Acceptable)

City · Eastern Cape, South Africa

25° Clear

VanSky

Acceptable

Comfortable days: 3 of 7 Best window: Su–Tu Better later this week

Feels like

28°C

Wind

13 km/h

Precip

Humidity

77%

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VanSky index for Mthatha, South Africa — 55 out of 100 (Acceptable). 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”.

Mthatha, South Africa — VanSky 55 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #325 of 402 cities in the country (as of 14 October 2026). Temperature 30°C, wind 13 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

16°C

Night temperature

Solar

2.6 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 11.7h

Driving

100

13 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 23)

Condensation

High

77%

Humidity level • Dew point 20°C muggy

Awning

Safe

23 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

Fair

32 AQI

PM2.5: 12.3 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

14.10

day

31°

night

16°

solar

2.6 kWh

wind

13 km/h

VanSky 58

comfort

15.10

day

33°

night

15°

solar

2.9 kWh

wind

27 km/h

gusts 46 км/ч

VanSky 45

comfort

16.10

day

35°

night

14°

solar

2.9 kWh

wind

22 km/h

gusts 38 км/ч

VanSky 45

comfort

17.10

day

31°

night

16°

solar

2.7 kWh

wind

30 km/h

gusts 52 км/ч

VanSky 77

comfort

18.10

day

19°

night

15°

solar

0.6 kWh

wind

18 km/h

gusts 29 км/ч

VanSky 86

comfort

19.10

day

15°

night

10°

solar

0.4 kWh

wind

35 km/h

gusts 64 км/ч

VanSky 55

comfort

20.10

day

22°

night

4°

solar

3 kWh

wind

23 km/h

gusts 40 км/ч

VanSky 89

comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output

Peak hours

6.6h

sunny 11.7h

Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
Perfect night (16°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.

Air Quality Today

Good

Fair

Moderate

Poor

Danger

Fair

Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.

PM2.5

12.3

μg/m³

Fair

Dust

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

Mthatha ranks 333 of 402 cities. Country average VanSky — 82.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Mthatha?

The weekly VanSky index for Mthatha is 55 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 Mthatha?

Solar panel output data for Mthatha 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 Mthatha?

The index for Mthatha is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.