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Gitesi — VanSky 96 (Ideal)

Town · Western Province, Rwanda

21° Cloudy
VanSky
96
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
18°C
Wind
23 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
42%
UV
—
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06:00 / 18:04

VanSky index for Gitesi, Rwanda — 96 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”.

Gitesi, Rwanda — VanSky 96 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #7 of 47 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 25°C, wind 23 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
97
16°C
Night temperature
Solar
67
2.9 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.9h
Driving
95
23 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 53)
Condensation
Low
42%
Humidity level • Dew point 7.1°C comfortable
Awning
Danger
53 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
32 AQI
PM2.5: 16.5 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
25°
night
16°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 53 км/ч
VanSky 98
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
24°
night
16°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
26 km/h
gusts 58 км/ч
VanSky 97
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
24°
night
17°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
28 km/h
gusts 63 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
We
02.09
day
26°
night
17°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 55 км/ч
VanSky 97
comfort
Th
03.09
day
26°
night
17°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 53 км/ч
VanSky 98
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
25°
night
17°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 53 км/ч
VanSky 97
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
26°
night
18°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 57 км/ч
VanSky 97
comfort

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

Travel recommendations

  • Strong gusts (52.9 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • Perfect night (16.3°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
  • Comfortable temperature (24.8°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

32
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
32
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
16.5
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

Gitesi ranks 8 of 47 cities. Country average VanSky — 92.

Best
1
Gihombo
100 2
Nzega
100 3
Macuba
100 4
Mahembe
100 5
Kirimbi
100
Harshest
Rangiro
85
Mugina
84
Nyamata
84
Kayonza
83
Bugarama
82
All 47 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Gitesi?
The weekly VanSky index for Gitesi is 96 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 Gitesi?
Solar panel output data for Gitesi 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 Gitesi?
The index for Gitesi 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

Mabanza 7 km Kibuye 8 km Mahembe 18 km Gihombo 22 km Kirimbi 28 km Karambi 29 km Macuba 31 km Muhanga 35 km

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