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Matonga — VanSky 63 (Comfortable)

Small town · Simiyu Region, Tanzania

23° Partly cloudy
VanSky
63
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 4 of 7 Best window: Su–Tu Worse later this week
Feels like
21°C
Wind
23 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
41%
UV
—
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06:42 / 18:46

VanSky index for Matonga, Tanzania — 63 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”.

Matonga, Tanzania — VanSky 63 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #209 of 274 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 32°C, wind 23 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
97
17°C
Night temperature
Solar
62
2.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.4h
Driving
100
23 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 39)
Condensation
Low
41%
Humidity level • Dew point 9.3°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
39 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
27 AQI
PM2.5: 4 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
32°
night
17°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 77
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
32°
night
17°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 79
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
32°
night
19°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 75
comfort
We
02.09
day
33°
night
18°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Th
03.09
day
33°
night
18°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
33°
night
21°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
33°
night
20°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 74
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.9h
sunny 11.4h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 38.9 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Perfect night (16.9°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.

Air Quality Today

27
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
27
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
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

Matonga ranks 170 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 Matonga?
The weekly VanSky index for Matonga is 63 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 Matonga?
Solar panel output data for Matonga 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 Matonga?
The index for Matonga 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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Updated: 30.08.2026

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