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Sumbawanga — VanSky 94 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Rukwa Region, Tanzania

22° Partly cloudy
VanSky
94
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
22°C
Wind
17 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
46%
UV
—
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07:07 / 18:52

VanSky index for Sumbawanga, 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”.

Sumbawanga, Tanzania — VanSky 94 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #31 of 274 cities in the country (as of 26 July 2026). Temperature 22°C, wind 17 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.4 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
78
10°C
Night temperature
Solar
55
2.4 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.6h
Driving
100
17 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 41)
Condensation
High
46%
Humidity level • Dew point 9.7°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
41 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
34 AQI
PM2.5: 9.9 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
26.07
day
22°
night
10°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 96
comfort
Mo
27.07
day
23°
night
9°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 97
comfort
Tu
28.07
day
24°
night
9°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 20 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
We
29.07
day
24°
night
10°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort
Th
30.07
day
25°
night
10°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Fr
31.07
day
26°
night
11°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Sa
01.08
day
25°
night
11°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6h
sunny 11.6h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 40.7 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • 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

34
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
34
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
9.9
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

Sumbawanga ranks 5 of 274 cities. Country average VanSky — 88.

Best
1
Kiratu
97 2
Kingori
97 3
Sumbawanga you are here
96 4
Newala
96 5
Manyoni
96
Harshest
Chake Chake
67
Wete
66
Tanga
65
Bagamoyo
65
Shelui
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 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 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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🇹🇿 Tanzania — fuel prices

Updated: 25.07.2026

Unleaded 95

$1.55 /l

TZS4,081.98 · €1.36/l

83 of 140

pricier than 59% of countries

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$1.60 /l

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