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Vakarai — VanSky 29 (Challenging)

Town · Eastern Province, Sri Lanka

37° Cloudy
VanSky
29
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
40°C
Wind
15 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
39%
UV
—
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05:53 / 18:26

VanSky index for Vakarai, Sri Lanka — 29 out of 100 (Challenging). 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”.

Vakarai, Sri Lanka — VanSky 29 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #58 of 65 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 37°C, wind 15 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
93
25°C
Night temperature
Solar
60
2.6 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.9h
Driving
100
15 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 41)
Condensation
Low
39%
Humidity level • Dew point 20.4°C muggy
Awning
Caution
41 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Moderate
46 AQI
PM2.5: 14.8 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
37°
night
25°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
37°
night
26°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 42 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
36°
night
27°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 46 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Su
19.07
day
36°
night
27°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 45 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
36°
night
26°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 46 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
37°
night
26°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
We
22.07
day
38°
night
25°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort

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Today's output
Peak hours
6.6h
sunny 11.9h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 40.7 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Extreme heat (36.5°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.

Air Quality Today

46
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
46
Moderate
Moderate pollution — people with allergies or asthma should reduce time outdoors.
PM2.5
14.8
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
21
μg/m³
Fair
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

Vakarai ranks 59 of 65 cities. Country average VanSky — 38.

Best
1
Nuwara Eliya
93 2
Hatton
92 3
Gampola
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 Vakarai?
The weekly VanSky index for Vakarai is 29 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 Vakarai?
Solar panel output data for Vakarai 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 Vakarai?
The index for Vakarai 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

Eravur Town 44 km Polonnaruwa 52 km Trincomalee 54 km Batticaloa 55 km Dambulla 91 km Kalmunai 92 km Ampara 97 km Anuradhapura 114 km

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Updated: 11.07.2026

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LKR414.01 · €1.08/l

49 of 133

cheaper than 64% of countries

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cheaper than 53% of countries

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