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Groot-Brakrivier — VanSky 86 (Ideal)

Small town · Western Cape, South Africa

17° Cloudy
VanSky
86
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7 Worse later this week
Feels like
16°C
Wind
11 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
72%
UV
—
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05:50 / 18:43

VanSky index for Groot-Brakrivier, 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”.

Groot-Brakrivier, South Africa — VanSky 86 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #24 of 402 cities in the country (as of 14 October 2026). Temperature 19°C, wind 11 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.3 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
93
13°C
Night temperature
Solar
52
2.3 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 8.8h
Driving
100
11 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 19)
Condensation
Medium
72%
Humidity level • Dew point 11°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
19 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
28 AQI
PM2.5: 12.5 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

We
14.10
day
19°
night
13°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 95
comfort
Th
15.10
day
19°
night
12°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 98
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
22°
night
13°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 98
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
22°
night
14°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Su
18.10
day
14°
night
13°
solar
0.2 kWh
wind
10 km/h
VanSky 69
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
16°
night
13°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 29 км/ч
VanSky 89
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
19°
night
11°
solar
3 kWh
wind
14 km/h
VanSky 100
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.7h
sunny 8.8h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.

Air Quality Today

28
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
28
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
12.5
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

Groot-Brakrivier ranks 38 of 402 cities. Country average VanSky — 82.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Groot-Brakrivier?
The weekly VanSky index for Groot-Brakrivier 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 Groot-Brakrivier?
Solar panel output data for Groot-Brakrivier 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 Groot-Brakrivier?
The index for Groot-Brakrivier 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 ZA Updated: 11.10.2026
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Unleaded 93

$1.81 /L

ZAR29.88 · €1.62/L

15 of 18

pricier than 78% of countries

Unleaded 95

$1.83 /L

ZAR30.25 · €1.64/L

117 of 171

pricier than 68% of countries

Diesel 500ppm

$1.93 /L

ZAR31.95 · €1.73/L

115 of 170

pricier than 67% of countries

Diesel 50ppm

$1.99 /L

ZAR32.79 · €1.78/L

18 of 44

cheaper than 61% of countries

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