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Makumbako — VanSky 92 (Ideal)

City · Njombe Region, Tanzania

15° Partly cloudy
VanSky
92
Ideal
Feels like
12°C
Wind
37 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
94%
UV
—
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06:49 / 18:27

VanSky index for Makumbako, Tanzania — 92 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed every 3 hours from real weather observations.

Makumbako, Tanzania — VanSky 82 out of 100. Ideal conditions for motorhome travel. Ranked #204 of 274 cities in the country (as of 31 May 2026). Temperature 22°C, wind 37 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.4 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
54
14°C
Night temperature
Solar
55
2.4 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.8h
Driving
81
37 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 66)
Condensation
High
94%
Humidity level • Dew point 13.5°C
Awning
Danger
66 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
—
European AQI index

Upcoming forecast

Mo
01.06
89
comfort
day
22°
night
14°
solar
2.4 кВт
wind
37 км/ч
gusts 66 км/ч
Tu
02.06
93
comfort
day
23°
night
14°
solar
2.5 кВт
wind
36 км/ч
gusts 63 км/ч
We
03.06
93
comfort
day
23°
night
15°
solar
2.3 кВт
wind
33 км/ч
gusts 58 км/ч
Th
04.06
93
comfort
day
24°
night
15°
solar
2.3 кВт
wind
29 км/ч
gusts 51 км/ч
Fr
05.06
93
comfort
day
25°
night
15°
solar
2.3 кВт
wind
29 км/ч
gusts 54 км/ч
Sa
06.06
94
comfort
day
25°
night
15°
solar
2.5 кВт
wind
28 км/ч
gusts 55 км/ч
Su
07.06
92
comfort
day
25°
night
16°
solar
2.3 кВт
wind
30 км/ч
gusts 56 км/ч

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Today's output
Peak hours
6.1h
sunny 10.8h
Usage estimate

Motorhome recommendations

  • Strong gusts (65.5 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
  • Comfortable temperature (22.2°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

European AQI index

Best drive window
The algorithm finds a 4-hour slot with minimum wind and precipitation (06:00–18:00). Drive Score — overall driving comfort today: 100 = ideal, penalties for wind, rain, heat.

No optimal window today — wind or rain throughout the day.

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VanSky Index

Weather index for vanlifers: from 0 to 100. Calculated daily from real weather data — temperature, precipitation, 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 every 3h

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Makumbako?
Today's VanSky index for Makumbako is 82 out of 100. 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 Makumbako?
Solar panel output data for Makumbako 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 Makumbako?
The index for Makumbako is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

Nearby cities

Mtwango 19 km Ilembula 28 km Makungu 51 km Rujewa 52 km Njombe 56 km Urunda 63 km Mafinga 79 km Chimala 89 km

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🇹🇿 Tanzania — fuel prices

Updated: 30.05.2026

Diesel

$1.57 /l

TZS4,100.93 · €1.34/l

64 of 127

cheaper than 50% of countries

Petrol

$1.57 /l

TZS4,114.96 · €1.35/l

73 of 126

pricier than 57% of countries

All countries Prices: Tanzania

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