Rumphi — VanSky 68 (Comfortable)

District seat · Northern Region, Malawi

22° Partly cloudy

VanSky

Comfortable

Comfortable days: 5 of 7 Best window: We–Fr Worse later this week

Feels like

22°C

Wind

27 km/h

Precip

Humidity

54%

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VanSky index for Rumphi, Malawi — 68 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”.

Rumphi, Malawi — VanSky 68 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #8 of 25 cities in the country (as of 14 October 2026). Temperature 30°C, wind 27 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

19°C

Night temperature

Solar

3.1 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 11.6h

Driving

100

27 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 48)

Condensation

Low

54%

Humidity level • Dew point 12°C comfortable

Awning

Caution

48 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

Fair

29 AQI

PM2.5: 12.7 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

14.10

day

30°

night

19°

solar

3.1 kWh

wind

27 km/h

gusts 48 км/ч

VanSky 90

comfort

15.10

day

30°

night

20°

solar

3 kWh

wind

27 km/h

gusts 48 км/ч

VanSky 92

comfort

16.10

day

30°

night

16°

solar

3.1 kWh

wind

25 km/h

gusts 45 км/ч

VanSky 93

comfort

17.10

day

30°

night

16°

solar

3.1 kWh

wind

23 km/h

gusts 43 км/ч

VanSky 90

comfort

18.10

day

31°

night

18°

solar

3.1 kWh

wind

26 km/h

gusts 45 км/ч

VanSky 84

comfort

19.10

day

33°

night

20°

solar

2.7 kWh

wind

23 km/h

gusts 42 км/ч

VanSky 58

comfort

20.10

day

36°

night

21°

solar

3.1 kWh

wind

24 km/h

gusts 46 км/ч

VanSky 45

comfort

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Today's output

Peak hours

7.7h

sunny 11.6h

Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

Gusts up to 48 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
Perfect night (19°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.

Air Quality Today

Good

Fair

Moderate

Poor

Danger

Fair

Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.

PM2.5

12.7

μg/m³

Fair

Dust

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 7 of 25 cities. Country average VanSky — 73.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Rumphi?

The weekly VanSky index for Rumphi is 68 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.