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Mbuji-Mayi — VanSky 36 (Challenging)

Regional capital · Kasaï-Oriental, DR Congo

32° Partly cloudy
VanSky
36
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
38°C
Wind
10 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
50%
UV
—
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06:26 / 18:25

VanSky index for Mbuji-Mayi, DR Congo — 36 out of 100 (Challenging). 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 36 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #113 of 116 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 33°C, wind 10 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.4 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
93
22°C
Night temperature
Solar
55
2.4 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.1h
Driving
100
10 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 26)
Condensation
Medium
50%
Humidity level • Dew point 20.3°C muggy
Awning
Safe
26 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Very Poor
98 AQI
PM2.5: 67.5 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
33°
night
22°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 44
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
34°
night
22°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
10 km/h
VanSky 35
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
35°
night
21°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
9 km/h
VanSky 35
comfort
We
02.09
day
35°
night
22°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
12 km/h
VanSky 35
comfort
Th
03.09
day
30°
night
24°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 24 км/ч
VanSky 53
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
31°
night
24°
solar
2 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 22 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
32°
night
23°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
7 km/h
VanSky 35
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.1h
sunny 11.1h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • PM2.5 is 67.5 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

98
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
98
Very Poor
High PM2.5 levels — fine particles are harmful, reduce outdoor activities.
PM2.5
67.5
μg/m³
Poor
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 99 of 116 cities. Country average VanSky — 54.

Best
1
Sake
100 2
Kabare
100 3
Djugu
97 4
Goma
96 5
Lubero
96
Harshest
Dibaya-Lubwe
26
Luebo
26
Tshikapa
25
Kananga
24
Ilebo
23
All 116 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Mbuji-Mayi?
The weekly VanSky index for Mbuji-Mayi is 36 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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Miabi 24 km Kabeya-Kamwanga 40 km Gandajika 79 km Mwene-Ditu 98 km Kabinda 99 km Luputa 115 km Lusambo 130 km Kananga 132 km

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Updated: 30.08.2026

Petrol

$1.15 /l

CDF2,624.86 · €1.00/l

43 of 168

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$1.15 /l

CDF2,619.85 · €0.99/l

38 of 166

cheaper than 78% of countries

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