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Sambava — VanSky 79 (Comfortable)

Regional capital · Sava Region, Madagascar

24° Rain
VanSky
79
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
25°C
Wind
24 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
80%
UV
—
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05:36 / 17:34

VanSky index for Sambava, Madagascar — 79 out of 100 (Comfortable). 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”.

Sambava, Madagascar — VanSky 79 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #60 of 123 cities in the country (as of 12 September 2026). Temperature 27°C, wind 24 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
85
22°C
Night temperature
Solar
60
2.6 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11h
Driving
100
24 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 39)
Condensation
Medium
80%
Humidity level • Dew point 20°C muggy
Awning
Caution
39 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
18 AQI
PM2.5: 10.1 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Sa
12.09
day
27°
night
22°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 78
comfort
Su
13.09
day
27°
night
22°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 80
comfort
Mo
14.09
day
26°
night
22°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
28 km/h
gusts 49 км/ч
VanSky 82
comfort
Tu
15.09
day
25°
night
22°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts 48 км/ч
VanSky 79
comfort
We
16.09
day
26°
night
22°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
31 km/h
gusts 53 км/ч
VanSky 80
comfort
Th
17.09
day
24°
night
22°
solar
1.1 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 78
comfort
Fr
18.09
day
26°
night
22°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 80
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.5h
sunny 11h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 39.2 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Comfortable temperature (26.5°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.
  • Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

18
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
18
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
10.1
μg/m³
Fair
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 Madagascar

Sambava ranks 77 of 123 cities. Country average VanSky — 78.

Best
1
Anjozorobe
96 2
Sadabe
96 3
Ambohimahasoa
95 4
Didy
95 5
Betafo
95
Harshest
Ambato Boeny
45
Mahajanga
45
Sitampiky
45
Hell-Ville
44
Antsohimbondrona
35
All 123 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Sambava?
The weekly VanSky index for Sambava is 79 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 Sambava?
Solar panel output data for Sambava 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 Sambava?
The index for Sambava 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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Ambodivoara 21 km Ampahana 54 km Andapa 70 km Antalaha 72 km Iharan̈a 104 km Antakotako 123 km Maroantsetra 138 km Bealanana 156 km

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Updated: 12.09.2026

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