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Cape Town — VanSky 81 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Western Cape, South Africa

15° Cloudy
VanSky
81
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
15°C
Wind
7 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
80%
UV
—
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07:49 / 17:55

VanSky index for Cape Town, South Africa — 81 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”.

Cape Town, South Africa — VanSky 81 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #237 of 402 cities in the country (as of 15 July 2026). Temperature 15°C, wind 7 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.4 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
80
12°C
Night temperature
Solar
8
0.4 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 2.1h
Driving
100
7 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 26)
Condensation
High
80%
Humidity level • Dew point 11.8°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
26 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Moderate
51 AQI
PM2.5: 23.5 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

We
15.07
day
15°
night
12°
solar
0.4 kWh
wind
7 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 77
comfort
Th
16.07
day
16°
night
12°
solar
1.1 kWh
wind
6 km/h
VanSky 84
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
19°
night
12°
solar
1 kWh
wind
6 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 86
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
16°
night
13°
solar
0.9 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 81
comfort
Su
19.07
day
17°
night
14°
solar
1.1 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 84
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
15°
night
12°
solar
1.3 kWh
wind
5 km/h
VanSky 83
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
17°
night
10°
solar
1.4 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 54 км/ч
VanSky 86
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
0.9h
sunny 2.1h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Low solar output (~0.4 kWh) — reduce power use or connect to shore power.
  • 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

51
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
51
Moderate
Moderate pollution — people with allergies or asthma should reduce time outdoors.
PM2.5
23.5
μg/m³
Fair
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

Cape Town ranks 290 of 402 cities. Country average VanSky — 80.

Best
1
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93 2
Northam
92 3
Durban
92 4
Moloto South
92 5
Mokopane
92
Harshest
Barkly West
50
Wepener
50
Dewetsdorp
50
Hertzogville
50
Pampierstad
45
All 402 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Cape Town?
The weekly VanSky index for Cape Town is 81 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 Cape Town?
Solar panel output data for Cape Town 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 Cape Town?
The index for Cape Town 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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