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Lubumbashi — VanSky 70 (Comfortable)

Regional capital · Haut-Katanga Province, DR Congo

21° Clear
VanSky
70
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 5 of 7 Best window: Mo–We Worse later this week
Feels like
19°C
Wind
21 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
41%
UV
—
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06:14 / 18:06

VanSky index for Lubumbashi, DR Congo — 70 out of 100 (Comfortable). 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 70 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #19 of 116 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 30°C, wind 21 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
97
16°C
Night temperature
Solar
62
2.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.7h
Driving
100
21 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 35)
Condensation
Low
41%
Humidity level • Dew point 7.2°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
35 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Moderate
51 AQI
PM2.5: 27.9 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
30°
night
16°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 86
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
30°
night
16°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 86
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
31°
night
17°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 83
comfort
We
02.09
day
31°
night
17°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 87
comfort
Th
03.09
day
31°
night
17°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 80
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
33°
night
19°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 29 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
33°
night
21°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
14 km/h
VanSky 58
comfort

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Today's output
Peak hours
6.9h
sunny 11.7h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 35.3 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Perfect night (15.5°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.

Air Quality Today

51
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
51
Moderate
Moderate pollution — people with allergies or asthma should reduce time outdoors.
PM2.5
27.9
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

Lubumbashi ranks 18 of 116 cities. Country average VanSky — 52.

Best
1
Kabare
100 2
Lubero
99 3
Djugu
97 4
Pepa
96 5
Butembo
95
Harshest
Luebo
24
Dungu
24
Tshikapa
23
Mangai
23
Bulungu
21
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 70 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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Updated: 30.08.2026

Petrol

$1.16 /l

CDF2,639.90 · €1.00/l

44 of 168

cheaper than 74% of countries

Diesel

$1.16 /l

CDF2,634.88 · €1.00/l

39 of 166

cheaper than 77% of countries

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