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Mbuji-Mayi — VanSky 40 (Acceptable)

Regional capital · Kasaï-Oriental, DR Congo

26° Rain
VanSky
40
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
29°C
Wind
16 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
76%
UV
—
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06:04 / 18:18

VanSky index for Mbuji-Mayi, DR Congo — 40 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”.

Mbuji-Mayi, DR Congo — VanSky 40 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #80 of 116 cities in the country (as of 14 October 2026). Temperature 32°C, wind 16 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
81
24°C
Night temperature
Solar
50
2.2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 8.4h
Driving
88
16 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 27)
Condensation
Medium
76%
Humidity level • Dew point 21°C very muggy
Awning
Safe
27 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
32 AQI
PM2.5: 29.3 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
15.10
day
32°
night
24°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
VanSky 41
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
31°
night
24°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts 21 км/ч
VanSky 40
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
31°
night
24°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
12 km/h
VanSky 44
comfort
Su
18.10
day
32°
night
24°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
8 km/h
VanSky 45
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
32°
night
24°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 45
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
33°
night
24°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
We
21.10
day
33°
night
23°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 35
comfort

Mbuji-Mayi on map

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.5h
sunny 8.4h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.

Air Quality Today

32
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
32
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
29.3
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 DR Congo

Mbuji-Mayi ranks 66 of 116 cities. Country average VanSky — 44.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Mbuji-Mayi?
The weekly VanSky index for Mbuji-Mayi is 40 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 Mbuji-Mayi?
Solar panel output data for Mbuji-Mayi 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 Mbuji-Mayi?
The index for Mbuji-Mayi 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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