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Mbandaka — VanSky 45 (Acceptable)

Regional capital · Équateur, DR Congo

27° Rain
VanSky
45
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
31°C
Wind
6 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
81%
UV
—
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05:49 / 17:56

VanSky index for Mbandaka, DR Congo — 45 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”.

Mbandaka, DR Congo — VanSky 45 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #102 of 116 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 29°C, wind 6 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
73
24°C
Night temperature
Solar
37
1.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 8.2h
Driving
100
6 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 19)
Condensation
High
81%
Humidity level • Dew point 23°C very muggy
Awning
Safe
19 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
28 AQI
PM2.5: 7.8 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
29°
night
24°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
6 km/h
gusts 19 км/ч
VanSky 52
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
27°
night
24°
solar
1.1 kWh
wind
8 km/h
VanSky 54
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
30°
night
24°
solar
2 kWh
wind
9 km/h
VanSky 45
comfort
Su
19.07
day
31°
night
24°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
6 km/h
VanSky 45
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
31°
night
24°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
8 km/h
VanSky 44
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
30°
night
25°
solar
2 kWh
wind
7 km/h
VanSky 45
comfort
We
22.07
day
30°
night
25°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
7 km/h
VanSky 44
comfort

Mbandaka on map

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.2h
sunny 8.2h
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

28
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
28
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
7.8
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

Mbandaka ranks 95 of 116 cities. Country average VanSky — 62.

Best
1
Sake
99 2
Kabare
97 3
Goma
96 4
Pweto
95 5
Tshilenge
94
Harshest
Dibaya-Lubwe
33
Mangai
33
Ilebo
33
Kikwit
32
Mushie
31
All 116 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Mbandaka?
The weekly VanSky index for Mbandaka is 45 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 Mbandaka?
Solar panel output data for Mbandaka 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 Mbandaka?
The index for Mbandaka 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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