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Gikongoro — VanSky 93 (Ideal)

District seat · Southern Province, Rwanda

21° Partly cloudy
VanSky
93
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
20°C
Wind
18 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
43%
UV
—
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06:00 / 18:04

VanSky index for Gikongoro, Rwanda — 93 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”.

Gikongoro, Rwanda — VanSky 93 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #15 of 47 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 27°C, wind 18 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
100
16°C
Night temperature
Solar
67
2.9 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.9h
Driving
100
18 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 32)
Condensation
Low
43%
Humidity level • Dew point 8.3°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
32 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
24 AQI
PM2.5: 19.7 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
27°
night
16°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
26°
night
17°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 96
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
27°
night
17°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort
We
02.09
day
28°
night
16°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Th
03.09
day
29°
night
16°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 91
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
29°
night
16°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
29°
night
18°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
7.3h
sunny 11.9h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Perfect night (15.6°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
  • Comfortable temperature (27.2°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

24
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
24
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
19.7
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 Rwanda

Gikongoro ranks 13 of 47 cities. Country average VanSky — 92.

Best
1
Gihombo
100 2
Mahembe
100 3
Macuba
100 4
Kirimbi
100 5
Nzega
99
Harshest
Rwamagana
84
Nyamata
84
Kayonza
83
Mugina
83
Bugarama
82
All 47 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Gikongoro?
The weekly VanSky index for Gikongoro is 93 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 Gikongoro?
Solar panel output data for Gikongoro 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 Gikongoro?
The index for Gikongoro 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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Nzega 3 km Nyanza 23 km Butare 24 km Ruhango 36 km Mahembe 40 km Karambi 40 km Cyato 43 km Gitesi 43 km

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