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Rumphi — VanSky 94 (Ideal)

District seat · Northern Region, Malawi

25° Clear
VanSky
94
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
24°C
Wind
27 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
42%
UV
—
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05:48 / 17:41

VanSky index for Rumphi, Malawi — 94 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”.

Rumphi, Malawi — VanSky 94 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #7 of 25 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 26°C, wind 27 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
97
17°C
Night temperature
Solar
62
2.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.1h
Driving
95
27 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 48)
Condensation
Low
42%
Humidity level • Dew point 11.4°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
48 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
36 AQI
PM2.5: 12.3 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
26°
night
17°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts 48 км/ч
VanSky 96
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
27°
night
17°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 46 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
26°
night
16°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 45 км/ч
VanSky 96
comfort
We
02.09
day
26°
night
13°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts 50 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Th
03.09
day
26°
night
15°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
30 km/h
gusts 55 км/ч
VanSky 96
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
28°
night
18°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
29 km/h
gusts 52 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
27°
night
17°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
28 km/h
gusts 52 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.8h
sunny 11.1h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 48.2 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Perfect night (16.8°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
  • Comfortable temperature (25.6°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

36
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
36
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
12.3
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 Malawi

Rumphi ranks 5 of 25 cities. Country average VanSky — 88.

Best
1
Dedza
99 2
Ntcheu
98 3
Mzuzu
98 4
Chipeni
97 5
Rumphi you are here
96
Harshest
Balaka
80
Mangochi
74
Monkey Bay
74
Salima
58
Nsanje
58
All 25 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Rumphi?
The weekly VanSky index for Rumphi is 94 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 Rumphi?
Solar panel output data for Rumphi 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 Rumphi?
The index for Rumphi is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

Nearby cities

Mzuzu 53 km Chama Zambia · 80 km Nkhata Bay 81 km Liuli Tanzania · 85 km Mzimba 102 km Matiri Tanzania · 118 km Karonga 121 km Mbinga Tanzania · 127 km

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Updated: 30.08.2026

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