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Mbarara — VanSky 87 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Western Region, Uganda

29° Partly cloudy
VanSky
87
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
28°C
Wind
23 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
31%
UV
—
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07:01 / 19:06

VanSky index for Mbarara, Uganda — 87 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”.

Mbarara, Uganda — VanSky 87 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #18 of 154 cities in the country (as of 28 July 2026). Temperature 29°C, wind 23 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
97
16°C
Night temperature
Solar
47
2.1 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.2h
Driving
100
23 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 45)
Condensation
Low
31%
Humidity level • Dew point 9.9°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
45 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Moderate
44 AQI
PM2.5: 11.5 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Tu
28.07
day
29°
night
16°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 45 км/ч
VanSky 87
comfort
We
29.07
day
28°
night
18°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 47 км/ч
VanSky 87
comfort
Th
30.07
day
29°
night
16°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 85
comfort
Fr
31.07
day
28°
night
19°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 91
comfort
Sa
01.08
day
30°
night
17°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 89
comfort
Su
02.08
day
28°
night
17°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Mo
03.08
day
28°
night
17°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 86
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.3h
sunny 11.2h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 45.4 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Perfect night (16.4°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.

Air Quality Today

44
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
44
Moderate
Moderate pollution — people with allergies or asthma should reduce time outdoors.
PM2.5
11.5
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
1
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

Mbarara ranks 23 of 154 cities. Country average VanSky — 73.

Best
1
Kapchorwa
97 2
Rubanda
97 3
Kabale
97 4
Kisinga
95 5
Fort Portal
91
Harshest
Busembatia
58
Kyangwali Refugee Camp
51
Adjumani
48
Pakwach
45
Wanseko
45
All 154 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Mbarara?
The weekly VanSky index for Mbarara is 87 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 Mbarara?
Solar panel output data for Mbarara 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 Mbarara?
The index for Mbarara 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

Bwizibwera 3 km Kinoni 20 km Rutoma 30 km Isingiro 36 km Iryango 41 km Nakivale Refugee Camp 42 km Nyachera 42 km Mabare 46 km

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