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Lubumbashi — VanSky 91 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Haut-Katanga Province, DR Congo

25° Clear
VanSky
91
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
22°C
Wind
23 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
30%
UV
—
/
06:30 / 18:01

VanSky index for Lubumbashi, DR Congo — 91 out of 100 (Ideal). 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”.

Lubumbashi, DR Congo — VanSky 91 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #14 of 116 cities in the country (as of 15 July 2026). Temperature 26°C, wind 23 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.3 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
97
12°C
Night temperature
Solar
52
2.3 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11h
Driving
100
23 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 38)
Condensation
Low
30%
Humidity level • Dew point 6.1°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
38 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
61 AQI
PM2.5: 17.9 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

We
15.07
day
26°
night
12°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Th
16.07
day
24°
night
10°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
26 km/h
gusts 45 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
23°
night
9°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
25°
night
9°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort
Su
19.07
day
26°
night
11°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
26°
night
11°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
28°
night
13°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 88
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.7h
sunny 11h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 37.8 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Comfortable temperature (25.6°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

61
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
61
Poor
Air quality is poor — reduce outdoor time, keep windows closed.
PM2.5
17.9
μg/m³
Fair
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

Lubumbashi ranks 7 of 116 cities. Country average VanSky — 61.

Best
1
Pepa
96 2
Kambove
96 3
Fungurume
95 4
Mokambo
95 5
Kolwezi
94
Harshest
Mushie
31
Bolobo
30
Nioki
28
Kutu
27
Lukolela
24
All 116 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Lubumbashi?
The weekly VanSky index for Lubumbashi is 91 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 Lubumbashi?
Solar panel output data for Lubumbashi 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 Lubumbashi?
The index for Lubumbashi 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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