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Ncotshane — VanSky 86 (Ideal)

Small town · KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

13° Partly cloudy
VanSky
86
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
12°C
Wind
11 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
94%
UV
—
/
06:42 / 17:17

VanSky index for Ncotshane, South Africa — 86 out of 100 (Ideal). 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”.

Ncotshane, South Africa — VanSky 86 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #76 of 402 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 23°C, wind 11 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
63
12°C
Night temperature
Solar
32
1.5 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 9.7h
Driving
100
11 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 21)
Condensation
High
94%
Humidity level • Dew point 11.5°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
21 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Moderate
54 AQI
PM2.5: 31.5 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
23°
night
12°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 90
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
26°
night
10°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
8 km/h
VanSky 88
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
26°
night
11°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 89
comfort
Su
19.07
day
29°
night
12°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
7 km/h
VanSky 83
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
23°
night
10°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 91
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
31°
night
12°
solar
1.4 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 55 км/ч
VanSky 82
comfort
We
22.07
day
25°
night
11°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 90
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
3.8h
sunny 9.7h
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.
  • Comfortable temperature (23.4°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

54
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
54
Moderate
Moderate pollution — people with allergies or asthma should reduce time outdoors.
PM2.5
31.5
μg/m³
Moderate
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

Ncotshane ranks 70 of 402 cities. Country average VanSky — 80.

Best
1
Port Shepstone
93 2
Lebowakgomo
93 3
Northam
92 4
Durban
92 5
Moloto South
92
Harshest
Wepener
50
Dewetsdorp
50
Hertzogville
50
Pampierstad
45
Emalahleni
40
All 402 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Ncotshane?
The weekly VanSky index for Ncotshane is 86 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 Ncotshane?
Solar panel output data for Ncotshane 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 Ncotshane?
The index for Ncotshane 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: 11.07.2026

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