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Mbeya — VanSky 94 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Mbeya Region, Tanzania

18° Clear
VanSky
94
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
16°C
Wind
21 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
48%
UV
—
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06:49 / 18:44

VanSky index for Mbeya, Tanzania — 94 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”.

Mbeya, Tanzania — VanSky 94 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #28 of 274 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 23°C, wind 21 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
83
11°C
Night temperature
Solar
65
2.8 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.6h
Driving
100
21 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 46)
Condensation
Medium
48%
Humidity level • Dew point 7.2°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
46 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
35 AQI
PM2.5: 6.4 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
23°
night
11°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 46 км/ч
VanSky 97
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
24°
night
11°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 45 км/ч
VanSky 96
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
22°
night
13°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 46 км/ч
VanSky 91
comfort
We
02.09
day
23°
night
12°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 51 км/ч
VanSky 96
comfort
Th
03.09
day
24°
night
10°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 97
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
25°
night
11°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
24°
night
12°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 50 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
7h
sunny 11.6h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 45.7 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Comfortable temperature (22.6°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

35
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
35
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
6.4
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

Mbeya ranks 14 of 274 cities. Country average VanSky — 80.

Best
1
Sumbawanga
98 2
Chala
98 3
Katumba
98 4
Mtinko
98 5
Tukuyu
98
Harshest
Makongolosi
45
Puma
45
Mbulu
45
Singida
45
Shelui
45
All 274 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Mbeya?
The weekly VanSky index for Mbeya is 94 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 Mbeya?
Solar panel output data for Mbeya 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 Mbeya?
The index for Mbeya 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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TZ Tanzania — fuel prices

Updated: 30.08.2026

Unleaded 95

$1.52 /l

TZS4,012.68 · €1.31/l

94 of 168

pricier than 55% of countries

Diesel

$1.56 /l

TZS4,110.66 · €1.34/l

86 of 166

pricier than 51% of countries

Kerosene

$1.73 /l

TZS4,580.36 · €1.50/l

40 of 44

pricier than 89% of countries

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