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Mbombela — VanSky 85 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Mpumalanga, South Africa

7° Partly cloudy
VanSky
85
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
5°C
Wind
12 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
95%
UV
—
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06:37 / 17:28

VanSky index for Mbombela, South Africa — 85 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”.

Mbombela, South Africa — VanSky 85 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #102 of 402 cities in the country (as of 25 July 2026). Temperature 19°C, wind 12 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
45
4°C
Night temperature
Solar
40
1.8 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10h
Driving
100
12 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 27)
Condensation
High
95%
Humidity level • Dew point 6.3°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
27 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
62 AQI
PM2.5: 43.7 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
26.07
day
19°
night
4°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
VanSky 81
comfort
Mo
27.07
day
23°
night
5°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
VanSky 83
comfort
Tu
28.07
day
21°
night
8°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
VanSky 90
comfort
We
29.07
day
21°
night
9°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 91
comfort
Th
30.07
day
18°
night
12°
solar
1.2 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 85
comfort
Fr
31.07
day
21°
night
7°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 29 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Sa
01.08
day
20°
night
6°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.4h
sunny 10h
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.
  • PM2.5 is 43.7 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

62
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
62
Poor
High PM2.5 levels — fine particles are harmful, reduce outdoor activities.
PM2.5
43.7
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

Mbombela ranks 278 of 402 cities. Country average VanSky — 75.

Best
1
Northam
93 2
Emtfuntini
93 3
Phalaborwa
93 4
Durban
93 5
Lebowakgomo
93
Harshest
Evaton
35
Klerksdorp
35
Orkney
35
Stilfontein
35
Parys
35
All 402 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Mbombela?
The weekly VanSky index for Mbombela is 85 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 Mbombela?
Solar panel output data for Mbombela 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 Mbombela?
The index for Mbombela 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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🇿🇦 South Africa — fuel prices

Updated: 25.07.2026

Unleaded 93

$1.54 /l

ZAR25.94 · €1.35/l

14 of 17

pricier than 76% of countries

Unleaded 95

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