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Kayes — VanSky 63 (Comfortable)

Town · Bouenza Department, Congo

28° Cloudy
VanSky
63
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 5 of 7
Feels like
30°C
Wind
9 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
58%
UV
—
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06:15 / 18:09

VanSky index for Kayes, Congo — 63 out of 100 (Comfortable). 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 63 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #13 of 30 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 28°C, wind 9 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
85
19°C
Night temperature
Solar
35
1.6 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.3h
Driving
100
9 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 17)
Condensation
High
58%
Humidity level • Dew point 18.8°C muggy
Awning
Safe
17 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
75 AQI
PM2.5: 43.3 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
28°
night
19°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
9 km/h
VanSky 70
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
29°
night
20°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
10 km/h
VanSky 70
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
29°
night
18°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 70
comfort
Su
19.07
day
29°
night
19°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
7 km/h
VanSky 58
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
27°
night
19°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
10 km/h
VanSky 78
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
29°
night
20°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
12 km/h
VanSky 68
comfort
We
22.07
day
30°
night
20°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 58
comfort

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Today's output
Peak hours
3.9h
sunny 10.3h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Perfect night (19.4°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 43.3 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

75
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
75
Poor
High PM2.5 levels — fine particles are harmful, reduce outdoor activities.
PM2.5
43.3
μg/m³
Moderate
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 Congo

Kayes ranks 12 of 30 cities. Country average VanSky — 58.

Best
1
Dolisie
82 2
Pointe-Noire
81 3
Loandjili
81 4
Mossendjo
81 5
Sibiti
78
Harshest
Bétou
44
Dongou
44
Impfondo
42
Gamboma
36
Mossaka
33
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 63 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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