Mbarara — VanSky 81 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Western Region, Uganda

18° Rain

VanSky

Ideal

Comfortable days: 7 of 7

Feels like

20°C

Wind

18 km/h

Precip

Humidity

96%

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VanSky index for Mbarara, Uganda — 81 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 81 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #10 of 154 cities in the country (as of 14 October 2026). Temperature 26°C, wind 18 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

17°C

Night temperature

Solar

2.2 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 9.7h

Driving

100

18 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 40)

Condensation

High

96%

Humidity level • Dew point 18°C a bit humid

Awning

Caution

40 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

Moderate

50 AQI

PM2.5: 36 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

15.10

day

26°

night

17°

solar

2.2 kWh

wind

18 km/h

gusts 40 км/ч

VanSky 78

comfort

16.10

day

25°

night

19°

solar

2 kWh

wind

19 km/h

gusts 36 км/ч

VanSky 81

comfort

17.10

day

22°

night

19°

solar

0.9 kWh

wind

10 km/h

gusts 21 км/ч

VanSky 83

comfort

18.10

day

26°

night

17°

solar

2.4 kWh

wind

15 km/h

gusts 31 км/ч

VanSky 86

comfort

19.10

day

25°

night

17°

solar

2.3 kWh

wind

12 km/h

VanSky 88

comfort

20.10

day

24°

night

17°

solar

1.9 kWh

wind

16 km/h

gusts 30 км/ч

VanSky 88

comfort

21.10

day

27°

night

17°

solar

2.5 kWh

wind

16 km/h

gusts 34 км/ч

VanSky 81

comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output

Peak hours

5.5h

sunny 9.7h

Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

Gusts up to 40 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
Perfect night (17°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
Comfortable temperature (26°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.
PM2.5 is 36 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

Good

Fair

Moderate

Poor

Danger

Moderate

High PM2.5 levels — fine particles are harmful, reduce outdoor activities.

PM2.5

μg/m³

Moderate

Dust

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 11 of 154 cities. Country average VanSky — 64.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Mbarara?

The weekly VanSky index for Mbarara is 81 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.