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Nakuru — VanSky 89 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Nakuru County, Kenya

18° Clear
VanSky
89
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7 Worse later this week
Feels like
15°C
Wind
22 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
58%
UV
—
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06:33 / 18:39

VanSky index for Nakuru, Kenya — 89 out of 100 (Ideal). 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”.

Nakuru, Kenya — VanSky 89 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #68 of 173 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 26°C, wind 22 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
90
13°C
Night temperature
Solar
65
2.8 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.2h
Driving
100
22 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 44)
Condensation
Medium
58%
Humidity level • Dew point 9.2°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
44 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
24 AQI
PM2.5: 5.4 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
26°
night
13°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 44 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
25°
night
14°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 48 км/ч
VanSky 97
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
26°
night
14°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 52 км/ч
VanSky 97
comfort
We
02.09
day
27°
night
14°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 96
comfort
Th
03.09
day
28°
night
13°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
VanSky 89
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
28°
night
13°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 86
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
28°
night
15°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 85
comfort

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Today's output
Peak hours
7.1h
sunny 11.2h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 43.9 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Comfortable temperature (25.8°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

24
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
24
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
5.4
μg/m³
Good
Dust
0
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 Kenya

Nakuru ranks 58 of 173 cities. Country average VanSky — 77.

Best
1
Naivasha
100 2
Molo
100 3
Mairo Inya
100 4
Nyahururu
100 5
Elburgon
100
Harshest
Malaba
45
Wundanyi
45
Kikuyu
45
Nyamira
45
Luanda
45
All 173 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Nakuru?
The weekly VanSky index for Nakuru is 89 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 Nakuru?
Solar panel output data for Nakuru 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 Nakuru?
The index for Nakuru 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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