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Barentu — VanSky 42 (Acceptable)

Regional capital · Gash-Barka Region, Eritrea

24° Rain
VanSky
42
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
27°C
Wind
15 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
77%
UV
—
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06:17 / 18:42

VanSky index for Barentu, Eritrea — 42 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”.

Barentu, Eritrea — VanSky 42 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #6 of 10 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 33°C, wind 15 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.3 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
81
23°C
Night temperature
Solar
52
2.3 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 9h
Driving
100
15 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 28)
Condensation
Medium
77%
Humidity level • Dew point 20°C muggy
Awning
Safe
28 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Moderate
42 AQI
PM2.5: 17.1 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Mo
31.08
day
33°
night
23°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
34°
night
24°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 42 км/ч
VanSky 53
comfort
We
02.09
day
33°
night
24°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Th
03.09
day
35°
night
23°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 24 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
35°
night
24°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
34°
night
24°
solar
2 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 43
comfort
Su
06.09
day
32°
night
24°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.8h
sunny 9h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.

Air Quality Today

42
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
42
Moderate
Moderate pollution — people with allergies or asthma should reduce time outdoors.
PM2.5
17.1
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
50
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 Eritrea

Barentu ranks 6 of 10 cities. Country average VanSky — 49.

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1
Asmara
91 2
Dek’emhāre
83 3
Adi Keyh
81 4
Mendefera
69 5
Keren
65
Harshest
Barentu you are here
45
Himora
29
Assab
19
Massawa
6
Edd
3
All 10 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Barentu?
The weekly VanSky index for Barentu is 42 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 Barentu?
Solar panel output data for Barentu 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 Barentu?
The index for Barentu 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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