Swellendam — VanSky 75 (Comfortable)

Locality · Western Cape, South Africa

15° Partly cloudy

VanSky

Comfortable

Comfortable days: 6 of 7

Feels like

14°C

Wind

10 km/h

Precip

Humidity

72%

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VanSky index for Swellendam, South Africa — 75 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”.

Swellendam, South Africa — VanSky 75 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #92 of 402 cities in the country (as of 14 October 2026). Temperature 23°C, wind 10 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

10°C

Night temperature

Solar

2.5 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 12.7h

Driving

100

10 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 26)

Condensation

High

72%

Humidity level • Dew point 10°C comfortable

Awning

Safe

26 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

Fair

27 AQI

PM2.5: 13 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

14.10

day

23°

night

10°

solar

2.5 kWh

wind

10 km/h

gusts 26 км/ч

VanSky 95

comfort

15.10

day

29°

night

10°

solar

2.6 kWh

wind

15 km/h

gusts 34 км/ч

VanSky 89

comfort

16.10

day

34°

night

14°

solar

2.8 kWh

wind

20 km/h

gusts 48 км/ч

VanSky 58

comfort

17.10

day

21°

night

11°

solar

0.5 kWh

wind

14 km/h

gusts 35 км/ч

VanSky 83

comfort

18.10

day

12°

night

10°

solar

0.4 kWh

wind

5 km/h

gusts 17 км/ч

VanSky 67

comfort

19.10

day

19°

night

9°

solar

2.3 kWh

wind

12 km/h

gusts 27 км/ч

VanSky 93

comfort

20.10

day

27°

night

7°

solar

2.9 kWh

wind

20 km/h

gusts 47 км/ч

VanSky 95

comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output

Peak hours

6.2h

sunny 12.7h

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°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

Good

Fair

Moderate

Poor

Danger

Fair

Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.

PM2.5

μg/m³

Fair

Dust

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

Swellendam ranks 22 of 402 cities. Country average VanSky — 82.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Swellendam?

The weekly VanSky index for Swellendam is 75 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 Swellendam?

Solar panel output data for Swellendam 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 Swellendam?

The index for Swellendam is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.