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Upper Gilgil — VanSky 92 (Ideal)

Town · Nyandarua County, Kenya

18° Rain
VanSky
92
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
18°C
Wind
10 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
59%
UV
—
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06:37 / 18:44

VanSky index for Upper Gilgil, Kenya — 92 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”.

Upper Gilgil, Kenya — VanSky 92 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #55 of 173 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 22°C, wind 10 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.4 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
78
10°C
Night temperature
Solar
55
2.4 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.4h
Driving
100
10 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 27)
Condensation
High
59%
Humidity level • Dew point 9.8°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
27 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
34 AQI
PM2.5: 12.7 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
22°
night
10°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
VanSky 96
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
22°
night
11°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
21°
night
12°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
Su
19.07
day
19°
night
11°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
6 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
21°
night
12°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 22 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
21°
night
10°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
We
22.07
day
20°
night
11°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 90
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.9h
sunny 10.4h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
  • Comfortable temperature (22.4°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

34
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
34
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
12.7
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
11
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

Upper Gilgil ranks 12 of 173 cities. Country average VanSky — 82.

Best
1
Kawaida
96 2
Upper Gilgil you are here
96 3
Karatina
96 4
Embu
96 5
Nanyuki
96
Harshest
Lamu
56
Bura Tana
55
Hola
55
Kakuma
45
Lodwar
45
All 173 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Upper Gilgil?
The weekly VanSky index for Upper Gilgil is 92 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 Upper Gilgil?
Solar panel output data for Upper Gilgil 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 Upper Gilgil?
The index for Upper Gilgil 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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Ol Kalau South Settlement 10 km Ol Kalou 14 km Subukia 23 km Nakuru 25 km Nyahururu 30 km Mairo Inya 30 km Gilgil 33 km Njoro 39 km

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