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Bulawayo — VanSky 92 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Bulawayo Province, Zimbabwe

12° Clear
VanSky
92
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
9°C
Wind
17 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
40%
UV
—
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06:40 / 17:42

VanSky index for Bulawayo, Zimbabwe — 92 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”.

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe — VanSky 92 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #2 of 36 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 24°C, wind 17 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
93
11°C
Night temperature
Solar
45
2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.5h
Driving
100
17 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 42)
Condensation
Low
40%
Humidity level • Dew point -1.6°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
42 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
29 AQI
PM2.5: 25.7 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
24°
night
11°
solar
2 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 42 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
22°
night
8°
solar
2 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
24°
night
8°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
Su
19.07
day
26°
night
9°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
28°
night
12°
solar
2 kWh
wind
7 km/h
gusts 19 км/ч
VanSky 91
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
27°
night
13°
solar
2 kWh
wind
8 km/h
gusts 22 км/ч
VanSky 91
comfort
We
22.07
day
27°
night
14°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 91
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.1h
sunny 10.5h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 42.1 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Comfortable temperature (23.7°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

29
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
29
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
25.7
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 Zimbabwe

Bulawayo ranks 1 of 36 cities. Country average VanSky — 86.

Best
1
Kadoma
94 2
Gokwe
94 3
Redcliff
93 4
Karoi
93 5
Bulawayo you are here
88
Harshest
Ruwa
81
Marondera
79
Shamva
78
Chivhu
76
Bindura
74
All 36 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Bulawayo?
The weekly VanSky index for Bulawayo is 92 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 Bulawayo?
Solar panel output data for Bulawayo 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 Bulawayo?
The index for Bulawayo 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: 11.07.2026

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