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Bukoba — VanSky 88 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Kagera Region, Tanzania

27° Clear
VanSky
88
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
28°C
Wind
22 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
48%
UV
—
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06:57 / 19:00

VanSky index for Bukoba, Tanzania — 88 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”.

Bukoba, Tanzania — VanSky 88 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #119 of 274 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 27°C, wind 22 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
90
16°C
Night temperature
Solar
62
2.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.9h
Driving
100
22 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 41)
Condensation
Medium
48%
Humidity level • Dew point 15.1°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
41 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Moderate
47 AQI
PM2.5: 19 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
27°
night
16°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 91
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
27°
night
16°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 42 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
27°
night
18°
solar
2 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 91
comfort
Su
19.07
day
27°
night
16°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
26°
night
17°
solar
2 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 87
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
25°
night
19°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 86
comfort
We
22.07
day
26°
night
18°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 86
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.7h
sunny 11.9h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 41.4 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Perfect night (16.1°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
  • Comfortable temperature (27.1°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

47
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
47
Moderate
Moderate pollution — people with allergies or asthma should reduce time outdoors.
PM2.5
19
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
18
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 Tanzania

Bukoba ranks 132 of 274 cities. Country average VanSky — 86.

Best
1
Soni
98 2
Kiratu
97 3
Manyoni
96 4
Newala
96 5
Endasak
96
Harshest
Tanga
61
Ikwiriri
58
Matongo
58
Utete
58
Bagamoyo
58
All 274 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Bukoba?
The weekly VanSky index for Bukoba is 88 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 Bukoba?
Solar panel output data for Bukoba 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 Bukoba?
The index for Bukoba 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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Updated: 11.07.2026

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