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Kayes — VanSky 59 (Acceptable)

Town · Bouenza Department, Congo

26° Cloudy
VanSky
59
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 4 of 7
Feels like
29°C
Wind
9 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
78%
UV
—
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06:06 / 18:08

VanSky index for Kayes, Congo — 59 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”.

Kayes, Congo — VanSky 59 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #11 of 30 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 28°C, wind 9 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.4 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
80
22°C
Night temperature
Solar
30
1.4 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 9.9h
Driving
100
9 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 16)
Condensation
High
78%
Humidity level • Dew point 21.6°C very muggy
Awning
Safe
16 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
62 AQI
PM2.5: 20.3 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
28°
night
22°
solar
1.4 kWh
wind
9 km/h
VanSky 57
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
29°
night
22°
solar
1.3 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 60
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
29°
night
22°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
10 km/h
VanSky 58
comfort
We
02.09
day
27°
night
22°
solar
1.2 kWh
wind
14 km/h
VanSky 66
comfort
Th
03.09
day
27°
night
22°
solar
1.4 kWh
wind
13 km/h
VanSky 72
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
29°
night
21°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 66
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
30°
night
20°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
9 km/h
VanSky 58
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
3.6h
sunny 9.9h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.

Air Quality Today

62
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
62
Poor
Air quality is poor — reduce outdoor time, keep windows closed.
PM2.5
20.3
μg/m³
Fair
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 Congo

Kayes ranks 10 of 30 cities. Country average VanSky — 52.

Best
1
Dolisie
80 2
Pointe-Noire
75 3
Loandjili
75 4
Djambala
73 5
Sibiti
66
Harshest
Bétou
41
Pokola
41
Owando
39
Mossaka
39
Oyo
38
All 30 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Kayes?
The weekly VanSky index for Kayes is 59 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 Kayes?
Solar panel output data for Kayes 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 Kayes?
The index for Kayes 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

Nkayi 2 km Loudima 26 km Bouansa 53 km Sibiti 59 km Loutété 63 km Dolisie 69 km Mouyondzi 75 km Belize Angola · 76 km

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