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Kipushi — VanSky 93 (Ideal)

City · Haut-Katanga Province, DR Congo

24° Partly cloudy
VanSky
93
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
23°C
Wind
15 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
34%
UV
—
/
06:30 / 18:04

VanSky index for Kipushi, DR Congo — 93 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”.

Kipushi, DR Congo — VanSky 93 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #8 of 116 cities in the country (as of 28 July 2026). Temperature 25°C, wind 15 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.4 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
86
10°C
Night temperature
Solar
55
2.4 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.1h
Driving
100
15 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 31)
Condensation
Medium
34%
Humidity level • Dew point 7.2°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
31 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
69 AQI
PM2.5: 20.8 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Tu
28.07
day
25°
night
10°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
We
29.07
day
26°
night
11°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Th
30.07
day
27°
night
11°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Fr
31.07
day
26°
night
11°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Sa
01.08
day
24°
night
10°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 96
comfort
Su
02.08
day
24°
night
10°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 96
comfort
Mo
03.08
day
25°
night
10°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort

Kipushi on map

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.9h
sunny 11.1h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Comfortable temperature (24.9°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

69
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
69
Poor
Air quality is poor — reduce outdoor time, keep windows closed.
PM2.5
20.8
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

Kipushi ranks 3 of 116 cities. Country average VanSky — 61.

Best
1
Goma
96 2
Sake
96 3
Lubumbashi
94 4
Bukavu
94 5
Kipushi you are here
94
Harshest
Basoko
29
Kikwit
28
Ilebo
28
Lodja
26
Kindu
23
All 116 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Kipushi?
The weekly VanSky index for Kipushi is 93 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 Kipushi?
Solar panel output data for Kipushi 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 Kipushi?
The index for Kipushi 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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