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Busia — VanSky 51 (Acceptable)

District seat · Eastern Region, Uganda

23° Rain
VanSky
51
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 0 of 7 Worse later this week
Feels like
24°C
Wind
20 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
73%
UV
—
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06:40 / 18:47

VanSky index for Busia, Uganda — 51 out of 100 (Acceptable). 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”.

Busia, Uganda — VanSky 51 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #116 of 154 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 33°C, wind 20 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
77
18°C
Night temperature
Solar
60
2.6 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.7h
Driving
100
20 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 40)
Condensation
High
73%
Humidity level • Dew point 17.4°C a bit humid
Awning
Caution
40 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Moderate
53 AQI
PM2.5: 38.6 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
33°
night
18°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
33°
night
18°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
32°
night
19°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
We
02.09
day
32°
night
20°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Th
03.09
day
33°
night
20°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
35°
night
19°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
34°
night
20°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.6h
sunny 11.7h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 40 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Perfect night (17.6°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
  • PM2.5 is 38.6 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

53
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
53
Moderate
High PM2.5 levels — fine particles are harmful, reduce outdoor activities.
PM2.5
38.6
μg/m³
Moderate
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 Uganda

Busia ranks 127 of 154 cities. Country average VanSky — 71.

Best
1
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99 2
Kisinga
98 3
Kabale
97 4
Paidha
96 5
Kapchorwa
95
Harshest
Butaleja
45
Dokolo
45
Sironko
45
Pader
45
Adjumani
43
All 154 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Busia?
The weekly VanSky index for Busia is 51 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 Busia?
Solar panel output data for Busia 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 Busia?
The index for Busia 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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$1.75 /l

UGX6,603.06 · €1.51/l

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pricier than 67% of countries

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