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Luchingu — VanSky 79 (Comfortable)

Town · Mtwara Region, Tanzania

22° Partly cloudy
VanSky
79
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
22°C
Wind
21 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
81%
UV
—
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06:26 / 18:19

VanSky index for Luchingu, Tanzania — 79 out of 100 (Comfortable). 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”.

Luchingu, Tanzania — VanSky 79 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #119 of 274 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 28°C, wind 21 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
77
19°C
Night temperature
Solar
42
1.9 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 9.9h
Driving
100
21 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 43)
Condensation
High
81%
Humidity level • Dew point 18.2°C muggy
Awning
Caution
43 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
22 AQI
PM2.5: 10.3 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
28°
night
19°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 43 км/ч
VanSky 81
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
28°
night
18°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 43 км/ч
VanSky 80
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
28°
night
18°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 84
comfort
We
02.09
day
28°
night
18°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 44 км/ч
VanSky 85
comfort
Th
03.09
day
28°
night
18°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 87
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
30°
night
19°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 75
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
29°
night
19°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 79
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.8h
sunny 9.9h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 42.8 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Perfect night (19.1°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
  • Comfortable temperature (27.6°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

22
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
22
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
10.3
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 Tanzania

Luchingu ranks 114 of 274 cities. Country average VanSky — 79.

Best
1
Sumbawanga
98 2
Mtinko
98 3
Katumba
98 4
Tukuyu
98 5
Kiwira
97
Harshest
Ngorongoro
45
Mbulu
45
Shelui
45
Usangi
45
Bashanet
45
All 274 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Luchingu?
The weekly VanSky index for Luchingu is 79 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 Luchingu?
Solar panel output data for Luchingu 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 Luchingu?
The index for Luchingu 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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