Byumba — VanSky 81 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Northern Province, Rwanda

17° Rain

VanSky

Ideal

Comfortable days: 6 of 7 Best window: Mo–We Better later this week

Feels like

17°C

Wind

21 km/h

Precip

Humidity

88%

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VanSky index for Byumba, Rwanda — 81 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”.

Byumba, Rwanda — VanSky 81 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #30 of 47 cities in the country (as of 14 October 2026). Temperature 25°C, wind 20 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.4 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

16°C

Night temperature

Solar

2.4 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 11.5h

Driving

21 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 52)

Condensation

Medium

88%

Humidity level • Dew point 15°C comfortable

Awning

Danger

52 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

Fair

24 AQI

PM2.5: 16.9 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

15.10

day

25°

night

16°

solar

2.4 kWh

wind

21 km/h

gusts 52 км/ч

VanSky 95

comfort

16.10

day

22°

night

17°

solar

1.6 kWh

wind

15 km/h

gusts 34 км/ч

VanSky 92

comfort

17.10

day

19°

night

17°

solar

0.9 kWh

wind

10 km/h

gusts 22 км/ч

VanSky 55

comfort

18.10

day

21°

night

16°

solar

1.8 kWh

wind

14 km/h

gusts 31 км/ч

VanSky 93

comfort

19.10

day

23°

night

14°

solar

2.3 kWh

wind

17 km/h

gusts 39 км/ч

VanSky 97

comfort

20.10

day

22°

night

16°

solar

2.2 kWh

wind

18 km/h

gusts 40 км/ч

VanSky 97

comfort

21.10

day

24°

night

15°

solar

2.5 kWh

wind

20 km/h

gusts 40 км/ч

VanSky 97

comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output

Peak hours

6.1h

sunny 11.5h

Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

Strong gusts (52 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
Perfect night (16°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
Comfortable temperature (25°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

Good

Fair

Moderate

Poor

Danger

Fair

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

PM2.5

16.9

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 Rwanda

Byumba ranks 5 of 47 cities. Country average VanSky — 85.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Byumba?

The weekly VanSky index for Byumba is 81 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 Byumba?

Solar panel output data for Byumba 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 Byumba?

The index for Byumba 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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