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Gampola — VanSky 55 (Acceptable)

Town · Central Province, Sri Lanka

25° Rain
VanSky
55
Acceptable
Feels like
27°C
Wind
18 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
76%
UV
—
/
05:54 / 18:26

VanSky index for Gampola, Sri Lanka — 55 out of 100 (Acceptable). 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”.

VanSky index — for any kind of trip
By car By motorhome With a caravan With a tent

Gampola, Sri Lanka — VanSky 55 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #17 of 65 cities in the country (as of 26 June 2026). Temperature 27°C, wind 18 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
88
22°C
Night temperature
Solar
42
1.9 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 9.5h
Driving
88
18 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 71)
Condensation
Medium
76%
Humidity level • Dew point 20.3°C
Awning
Danger
71 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
28 AQI
PM2.5: 8 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Fr
26.06
45
comfort
day
27°
night
22°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 71 км/ч
Sa
27.06
82
comfort
day
27°
night
22°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 59 км/ч
Su
28.06
79
comfort
day
27°
night
22°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 69 км/ч
Mo
29.06
45
comfort
day
24°
night
21°
solar
1.2 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 85 км/ч
Tu
30.06
45
comfort
day
27°
night
21°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 75 км/ч
We
01.07
83
comfort
day
27°
night
22°
solar
2 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 59 км/ч
Th
02.07
84
comfort
day
27°
night
22°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 57 км/ч

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Today's output
Peak hours
4.8h
sunny 9.5h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Strong gusts (70.9 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • Comfortable temperature (26.6°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

28
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
28
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
8
μg/m³
Good
Dust
1
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
—

Best drive window
The algorithm finds a 4-hour slot with minimum wind and precipitation (06:00–18:00). Drive Score — overall driving comfort today: 100 = ideal, penalties for wind, rain, heat.

No optimal window today — wind or rain throughout the day.

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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 64 of 65 cities. Country average VanSky — 60.

Best
1
Nuwara Eliya
92 2
Hatton
86 3
Badulla
78 4
Kandy
75 5
Wellawaya
72
Harshest
Bentota
54
Kalutara
53
Valvedditturai
53
Matale
45
Gampola you are here
45
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 55 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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Updated: 20.06.2026

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