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Mbale — VanSky 86 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Vihiga County, Kenya

26° Rain
VanSky
86
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
28°C
Wind
8 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
48%
UV
—
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06:43 / 18:50

VanSky index for Mbale, Kenya — 86 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”.

Mbale, Kenya — VanSky 86 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #96 of 173 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 27°C, wind 8 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.4 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
93
15°C
Night temperature
Solar
55
2.4 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.7h
Driving
100
8 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 18)
Condensation
Medium
48%
Humidity level • Dew point 14.3°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
18 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
61 AQI
PM2.5: 19.8 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
27°
night
15°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
8 km/h
VanSky 90
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
27°
night
17°
solar
2 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 22 км/ч
VanSky 89
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
26°
night
17°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 90
comfort
Su
19.07
day
26°
night
16°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
7 km/h
gusts 18 км/ч
VanSky 86
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
24°
night
17°
solar
2 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 86
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
25°
night
17°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 85
comfort
We
22.07
day
26°
night
16°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
6 km/h
VanSky 85
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.9h
sunny 11.7h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Perfect night (15.3°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
  • Comfortable temperature (26.6°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

61
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
61
Poor
Air quality is poor — reduce outdoor time, keep windows closed.
PM2.5
19.8
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
17
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

Mbale ranks 92 of 173 cities. Country average VanSky — 82.

Best
1
Upper Gilgil
96 2
Karatina
96 3
Embu
96 4
Nanyuki
96 5
Naivasha
96
Harshest
Ramu
58
Hola
58
Lamu
56
Kakuma
45
Lodwar
45
All 173 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Mbale?
The weekly VanSky index for Mbale is 86 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 Mbale?
Solar panel output data for Mbale 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 Mbale?
The index for Mbale 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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