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Barentu — VanSky 39 (Challenging)

Regional capital · Gash-Barka Region, Eritrea

36° Partly cloudy
VanSky
39
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
35°C
Wind
19 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
18%
UV
—
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06:21 / 18:10

VanSky index for Barentu, Eritrea — 39 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”.

Barentu, Eritrea — VanSky 39 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #6 of 10 cities in the country (as of 14 October 2026). Temperature 36°C, wind 19 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
95
23°C
Night temperature
Solar
57
2.5 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.3h
Driving
95
19 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 35)
Condensation
Low
18%
Humidity level • Dew point 8°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
35 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
34 AQI
PM2.5: 15.1 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

We
14.10
day
36°
night
23°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Th
15.10
day
37°
night
23°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
37°
night
24°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
36°
night
24°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Su
18.10
day
36°
night
25°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
36°
night
24°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
37°
night
23°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort

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Today's output
Peak hours
6.3h
sunny 11.3h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 35 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Extreme heat (36°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • High dust levels (58 μg/m³) — keep windows closed, use cabin air filter recirculation mode.

Air Quality Today

34
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
34
Fair
Saharan dust! Close windows, wear a mask or respirator outdoors.
PM2.5
15.1
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
58
μg/m³
Moderate
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 — 58.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Barentu?
The weekly VanSky index for Barentu is 39 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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