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Sumbawanga — VanSky 97 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Rukwa Region, Tanzania

21° Clear
VanSky
97
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
18°C
Wind
27 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
33%
UV
—
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06:55 / 18:52

VanSky index for Sumbawanga, Tanzania — 97 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”.

Sumbawanga, Tanzania — VanSky 97 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #1 of 274 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 24°C, wind 27 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
97
13°C
Night temperature
Solar
70
3 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.8h
Driving
95
27 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 50)
Condensation
Low
33%
Humidity level • Dew point 4.3°C comfortable
Awning
Danger
50 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Moderate
41 AQI
PM2.5: 10.7 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
24°
night
13°
solar
3 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts 50 км/ч
VanSky 98
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
25°
night
14°
solar
3 kWh
wind
28 km/h
gusts 54 км/ч
VanSky 100
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
24°
night
14°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
26 km/h
gusts 51 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort
We
02.09
day
25°
night
14°
solar
3 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts 53 км/ч
VanSky 97
comfort
Th
03.09
day
25°
night
15°
solar
3 kWh
wind
26 km/h
gusts 50 км/ч
VanSky 100
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
26°
night
15°
solar
3 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 44 км/ч
VanSky 100
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
26°
night
15°
solar
3 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 47 км/ч
VanSky 100
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
7.4h
sunny 11.8h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Strong gusts (50.4 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • Comfortable temperature (23.9°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

41
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
41
Moderate
Moderate pollution — people with allergies or asthma should reduce time outdoors.
PM2.5
10.7
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

Sumbawanga ranks 4 of 274 cities. Country average VanSky — 79.

Best
1
Sumbawanga you are here
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 Sumbawanga?
The weekly VanSky index for Sumbawanga is 97 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 Sumbawanga?
Solar panel output data for Sumbawanga 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 Sumbawanga?
The index for Sumbawanga 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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