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Gampola — VanSky 78 (Comfortable)

Town · Central Province, Sri Lanka

27° Partly cloudy
VanSky
78
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
28°C
Wind
18 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
57%
UV
—
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05:59 / 18:28

VanSky index for Gampola, Sri Lanka — 78 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”.

Gampola, Sri Lanka — VanSky 78 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #2 of 65 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 29°C, wind 18 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
93
20°C
Night temperature
Solar
62
2.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.6h
Driving
95
18 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 56)
Condensation
Medium
57%
Humidity level • Dew point 17.9°C a bit humid
Awning
Danger
56 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Moderate
42 AQI
PM2.5: 23.2 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
29°
night
20°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 56 км/ч
VanSky 79
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
29°
night
20°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 61 км/ч
VanSky 79
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
27°
night
21°
solar
2 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 62 км/ч
VanSky 85
comfort
Su
19.07
day
27°
night
21°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 59 км/ч
VanSky 81
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
27°
night
21°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 58 км/ч
VanSky 87
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
29°
night
21°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 49 км/ч
VanSky 79
comfort
We
22.07
day
29°
night
21°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 56 км/ч
VanSky 72
comfort

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Today's output
Peak hours
6.7h
sunny 11.6h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Strong gusts (55.8 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • Perfect night (19.9°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.

Air Quality Today

42
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
42
Moderate
Moderate pollution — people with allergies or asthma should reduce time outdoors.
PM2.5
23.2
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
14
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 Sri Lanka

Gampola ranks 3 of 65 cities. Country average VanSky — 38.

Best
1
Nuwara Eliya
93 2
Hatton
92 3
Gampola you are here
79 4
Kandy
69 5
Badulla
58
Harshest
Batticaloa
26
Ampara
25
Pottuvil
24
Eravur Town
24
Kalmunai
23
All 65 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Gampola?
The weekly VanSky index for Gampola is 78 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 Gampola?
Solar panel output data for Gampola 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 Gampola?
The index for Gampola is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

Nearby cities

Kandy 16 km Kegalle 27 km Hatton 30 km Nuwara Eliya 32 km Matale 34 km Kurunegala 42 km Ratnapura 56 km Badulla 58 km

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🇱🇰 Sri Lanka — fuel prices

Updated: 11.07.2026

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cheaper than 64% of countries

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cheaper than 53% of countries

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