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Lukolela — VanSky 37 (Challenging)

Small town · Équateur, DR Congo

25° Rain
VanSky
37
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
30°C
Wind
8 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
93%
UV
—
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05:33 / 17:41

VanSky index for Lukolela, DR Congo — 37 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”.

Lukolela, DR Congo — VanSky 37 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #78 of 116 cities in the country (as of 14 October 2026). Temperature 33°C, wind 8 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
56
24°C
Night temperature
Solar
47
2.1 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 7.3h
Driving
100
8 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 20)
Condensation
High
93%
Humidity level • Dew point 24°C very muggy
Awning
Safe
20 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
15 AQI
PM2.5: 7 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
15.10
day
33°
night
24°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
8 km/h
gusts 20 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
32°
night
25°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
7 km/h
gusts 20 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
31°
night
25°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
7 km/h
gusts 18 км/ч
VanSky 43
comfort
Su
18.10
day
31°
night
25°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
7 km/h
gusts 20 км/ч
VanSky 40
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
31°
night
24°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
7 km/h
gusts 19 км/ч
VanSky 43
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
34°
night
25°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
6 km/h
VanSky 35
comfort
We
21.10
day
30°
night
24°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 22 км/ч
VanSky 39
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.4h
sunny 7.3h
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 is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

15
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
15
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
7
μg/m³
Good
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

Lukolela ranks 69 of 116 cities. Country average VanSky — 46.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Lukolela?
The weekly VanSky index for Lukolela is 37 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 Lukolela?
Solar panel output data for Lukolela 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 Lukolela?
The index for Lukolela 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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$1.14 /L

CDF2,640.06 · €1.02/L

32 of 171

cheaper than 82% of countries

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$1.14 /L

CDF2,634.90 · €1.02/L

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