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Mbulu — VanSky 52 (Acceptable)

Town · Manyara Region, Tanzania

20° Partly cloudy
VanSky
52
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 3 of 7 Best window: We–Fr Better later this week
Feels like
16°C
Wind
32 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
49%
UV
—
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06:37 / 18:39

VanSky index for Mbulu, Tanzania — 52 out of 100 (Acceptable). 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”.

Mbulu, Tanzania — VanSky 52 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #271 of 274 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 22°C, wind 32 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
84
12°C
Night temperature
Solar
62
2.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.5h
Driving
81
32 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 81)
Condensation
Medium
49%
Humidity level • Dew point 8.6°C comfortable
Awning
Danger
81 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
28 AQI
PM2.5: 2 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
22°
night
12°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
32 km/h
gusts 81 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
21°
night
12°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
30 km/h
gusts 76 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
21°
night
13°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
31 km/h
gusts 77 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
We
02.09
day
21°
night
12°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 67 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort
Th
03.09
day
22°
night
12°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
26 km/h
gusts 64 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
22°
night
12°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 66 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
22°
night
12°
solar
3 kWh
wind
31 km/h
gusts 80 км/ч
VanSky 48
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.8h
sunny 11.5h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Strong gusts (81 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.

Air Quality Today

28
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
28
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
2
μg/m³
Good
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 Tanzania

Mbulu ranks 264 of 274 cities. Country average VanSky — 79.

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1
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98 3
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98 4
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98 5
Kiwira
97
Harshest
Ngorongoro
45
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45
Shelui
45
Usangi
45
Bashanet
45
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Mbulu?
The weekly VanSky index for Mbulu is 52 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 Mbulu?
Solar panel output data for Mbulu 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 Mbulu?
The index for Mbulu 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: 30.08.2026

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