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Lilongwe — VanSky 68 (Comfortable)

Country capital · Central Region, Malawi

23° Clear
VanSky
68
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 5 of 7 Best window: Th–Sa Worse later this week
Feels like
22°C
Wind
24 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
47%
UV
—
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05:19 / 17:42

VanSky index for Lilongwe, Malawi — 68 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”.

Lilongwe, Malawi — VanSky 68 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #12 of 25 cities in the country (as of 14 October 2026). Temperature 30°C, wind 24 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
97
19°C
Night temperature
Solar
62
2.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.6h
Driving
100
24 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 44)
Condensation
Low
47%
Humidity level • Dew point 11°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
44 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
26 AQI
PM2.5: 9.8 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

We
14.10
day
30°
night
19°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 44 км/ч
VanSky 87
comfort
Th
15.10
day
30°
night
19°
solar
3 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 46 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
30°
night
18°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 42 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
28°
night
19°
solar
2 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 89
comfort
Su
18.10
day
31°
night
16°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 84
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
33°
night
18°
solar
3 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
36°
night
19°
solar
3 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.8h
sunny 11.6h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 44 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Perfect night (19°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.

Air Quality Today

26
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
26
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
9.8
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 Malawi

Lilongwe ranks 10 of 25 cities. Country average VanSky — 73.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Lilongwe?
The weekly VanSky index for Lilongwe is 68 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 Lilongwe?
Solar panel output data for Lilongwe 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 Lilongwe?
The index for Lilongwe 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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$3.24 /L

MWK5,618.90 · €2.90/L

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pricier than 99% of countries

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$3.38 /L

MWK5,863.09 · €3.03/L

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$2.62 /L

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