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Mae Sai — VanSky 48 (Acceptable)

District seat · Chiang Rai, Thailand

25° Rain
VanSky
48
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 2 of 7 Best window: Su–Tu Worse later this week
Feels like
31°C
Wind
9 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
91%
UV
—
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05:49 / 19:03

VanSky index for Mae Sai, Thailand — 48 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”.

Mae Sai, Thailand — VanSky 48 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #24 of 402 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 27°C, wind 9 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
66
24°C
Night temperature
Solar
14
0.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 0h
Driving
95
9 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 40)
Condensation
High
91%
Humidity level • Dew point 23.7°C very muggy
Awning
Caution
40 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
21 AQI
PM2.5: 9.6 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Fr
17.07
day
27°
night
24°
solar
0.7 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 49
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
25°
night
23°
solar
0.4 kWh
wind
6 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 53
comfort
Su
19.07
day
23°
night
22°
solar
0.4 kWh
wind
5 km/h
VanSky 64
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
25°
night
23°
solar
0.5 kWh
wind
7 km/h
VanSky 62
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
29°
night
23°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 56
comfort
We
22.07
day
30°
night
24°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
5 km/h
gusts 21 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Th
23.07
day
30°
night
24°
solar
1.4 kWh
wind
6 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 39
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
1.7h
sunny 0h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Low solar output (~0.7 kWh) — reduce power use or connect to shore power.
  • Gusts up to 40.3 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
  • Comfortable temperature (26.6°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

21
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
21
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
9.6
μg/m³
Good
Dust
3
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 Thailand

Mae Sai ranks 106 of 402 cities. Country average VanSky — 29.

Best
1
Chom Thong
53 2
Bo Rai
49 3
Pa Daet
49 4
Mae Sot
47 5
Phrae
47
Harshest
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20
Su-ngai Kolok
20
Narathiwat
20
Ranot
19
Ban Su-ngai Pa Di
16
All 402 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Mae Sai?
The weekly VanSky index for Mae Sai is 48 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 Mae Sai?
Solar panel output data for Mae Sai 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 Mae Sai?
The index for Mae Sai is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

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Updated: 11.07.2026

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