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Makongolosi — VanSky 81 (Ideal)

Town · Mbeya Region, Tanzania

22° Clear
VanSky
81
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7 Worse later this week
Feels like
23°C
Wind
13 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
49%
UV
—
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07:03 / 18:43

VanSky index for Makongolosi, Tanzania — 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”.

Makongolosi, Tanzania — VanSky 81 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #159 of 274 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 28°C, wind 13 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.4 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
93
14°C
Night temperature
Solar
55
2.4 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.2h
Driving
100
13 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 28)
Condensation
Medium
49%
Humidity level • Dew point 11.2°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
28 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
26 AQI
PM2.5: 7.5 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
28°
night
14°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 87
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
28°
night
13°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 88
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
29°
night
12°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 87
comfort
Su
19.07
day
29°
night
13°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 84
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
30°
night
15°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 45 км/ч
VanSky 80
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
30°
night
17°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 46 км/ч
VanSky 78
comfort
We
22.07
day
31°
night
17°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 52 км/ч
VanSky 79
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.1h
sunny 11.2h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.

Air Quality Today

26
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
26
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
7.5
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

Makongolosi ranks 209 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 Makongolosi?
The weekly VanSky index for Makongolosi 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 Makongolosi?
Solar panel output data for Makongolosi 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 Makongolosi?
The index for Makongolosi 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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🇹🇿 Tanzania — fuel prices

Updated: 11.07.2026

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