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Ermelo — VanSky 74 (Comfortable)

Locality · Mpumalanga, South Africa

12° Partly cloudy
VanSky
74
Comfortable
Feels like
11°C
Wind
11 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
73%
UV
/
06:48 / 17:17

VanSky index for Ermelo, South Africa — 74 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”.

VanSky index — for any kind of trip
By car By motorhome With a caravan With a tent

Ermelo, South Africa — VanSky 74 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #276 of 402 cities in the country (as of 26 June 2026). Temperature 16°C, wind 11 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
62
6°C
Night temperature
Solar
35
1.6 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 8.5h
Driving
100
11 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 18)
Condensation
High
73%
Humidity level • Dew point 6.8°C
Awning
Safe
18 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Moderate
45 AQI
PM2.5: 26.4 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Fr
26.06
84
comfort
day
16°
night
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
11 km/h
Sa
27.06
72
comfort
day
15°
night
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
13 km/h
Su
28.06
69
comfort
day
15°
night
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
Mo
29.06
81
comfort
day
18°
night
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 42 км/ч
Tu
30.06
76
comfort
day
18°
night
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 29 км/ч
We
01.07
87
comfort
day
18°
night
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
Th
02.07
76
comfort
day
19°
night
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
37 km/h
gusts 67 км/ч

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
3.9h
sunny 8.5h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.

Air Quality Today

45
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
45
Moderate
Moderate pollution — people with allergies or asthma should reduce time outdoors.
PM2.5
26.4
μg/m³
Moderate
Dust
0
μg/m³
Good
Pollen

Best drive window
The algorithm finds a 4-hour slot with minimum wind and precipitation (06:00–18:00). Drive Score — overall driving comfort today: 100 = ideal, penalties for wind, rain, heat.

No optimal window today — wind or rain throughout the day.

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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

Ermelo ranks 276 of 402 cities. Country average VanSky — 81.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Ermelo?
The weekly VanSky index for Ermelo is 74 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 Ermelo?
Solar panel output data for Ermelo 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 Ermelo?
The index for Ermelo is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

🇿🇦 South Africa — fuel prices

Updated: 20.06.2026

Diesel

$1.69 /l

ZAR27.92 · €1.48/l

77 of 132

pricier than 58% of countries

Petrol

$1.69 /l

ZAR28.02 · €1.49/l

87 of 134

pricier than 64% of countries

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