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Matale — VanSky 45 (Acceptable)

Town · Central Province, Sri Lanka

26° Rain
VanSky
45
Acceptable
Feels like
29°C
Wind
13 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
77%
UV
—
/
05:53 / 18:27

VanSky index for Matale, Sri Lanka — 45 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

Matale, Sri Lanka — VanSky 45 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #65 of 65 cities in the country (as of 26 June 2026). Temperature 27°C, wind 13 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
88
23°C
Night temperature
Solar
45
2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 9h
Driving
88
13 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 73)
Condensation
Medium
77%
Humidity level • Dew point 21.7°C
Awning
Danger
73 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
32 AQI
PM2.5: 6.2 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Fr
26.06
45
comfort
day
27°
night
23°
solar
2 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 73 км/ч
Sa
27.06
45
comfort
day
28°
night
23°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 71 км/ч
Su
28.06
45
comfort
day
27°
night
23°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 98 км/ч
Mo
29.06
45
comfort
day
25°
night
22°
solar
1.2 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 98 км/ч
Tu
30.06
45
comfort
day
28°
night
22°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 91 км/ч
We
01.07
45
comfort
day
27°
night
23°
solar
2 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 78 км/ч
Th
02.07
45
comfort
day
27°
night
23°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 76 км/ч

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.9h
sunny 9h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Strong gusts (72.7 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • Comfortable temperature (27.4°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

32
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
32
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
6.2
μg/m³
Good
Dust
3
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

Matale 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 you are here
45
Gampola
45
All 65 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Matale?
The weekly VanSky index for Matale is 45 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 Matale?
Solar panel output data for Matale 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 Matale?
The index for Matale 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 20 km Kurunegala 28 km Gampola 34 km Kegalle 39 km Dambulla 44 km Nuwara Eliya 58 km Hatton 64 km Polonnaruwa 67 km

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Updated: 20.06.2026

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