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Kolwezi — VanSky 88 (Ideal)

District seat · Lualaba Province, DR Congo

17° Partly cloudy
VanSky
88
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
12°C
Wind
32 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
37%
UV
—
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06:37 / 18:11

VanSky index for Kolwezi, DR Congo — 88 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”.

Kolwezi, DR Congo — VanSky 88 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #18 of 116 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 24°C, wind 32 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.4 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
91
13°C
Night temperature
Solar
55
2.4 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11h
Driving
88
32 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 57)
Condensation
Low
37%
Humidity level • Dew point 2.5°C comfortable
Awning
Danger
57 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Moderate
55 AQI
PM2.5: 12.9 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
24°
night
13°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
32 km/h
gusts 57 км/ч
VanSky 90
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
24°
night
11°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
28 km/h
gusts 49 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
25°
night
11°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
29 km/h
gusts 50 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Su
19.07
day
27°
night
12°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 90
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
28°
night
13°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 86
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
29°
night
16°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 88
comfort
We
22.07
day
29°
night
15°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 88
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.9h
sunny 11h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Strong gusts (57.2 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • Comfortable temperature (24.4°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

55
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
55
Moderate
Moderate pollution — people with allergies or asthma should reduce time outdoors.
PM2.5
12.9
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

Kolwezi ranks 5 of 116 cities. Country average VanSky — 61.

Best
1
Kambove
96 2
Fungurume
95 3
Pweto
95 4
Kolwezi you are here
94 5
Goma
94
Harshest
Lusambo
31
Mushie
31
Bolobo
30
Kutu
27
Lukolela
24
All 116 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Kolwezi?
The weekly VanSky index for Kolwezi is 88 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 Kolwezi?
Solar panel output data for Kolwezi 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 Kolwezi?
The index for Kolwezi 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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Fungurume 94 km Malemba 107 km Kambove 125 km Likasi 142 km Chisasa Zambia · 155 km Mwinilunga Zambia · 160 km Bukama 173 km Manyama Zambia · 183 km

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