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Nkhata Bay — VanSky 87 (Ideal)

District seat · Northern Region, Malawi

23° Clear
VanSky
87
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7 Worse later this week
Feels like
21°C
Wind
22 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
55%
UV
—
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06:03 / 17:34

VanSky index for Nkhata Bay, Malawi — 87 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”.

Nkhata Bay, Malawi — VanSky 87 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #12 of 25 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 24°C, wind 22 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.3 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
97
19°C
Night temperature
Solar
52
2.3 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11h
Driving
100
22 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 37)
Condensation
Low
55%
Humidity level • Dew point 13.1°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
37 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
35 AQI
PM2.5: 13.9 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
24°
night
19°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
24°
night
19°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 96
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
24°
night
18°
solar
2 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
Su
19.07
day
25°
night
19°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 29 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
26°
night
19°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
8 km/h
gusts 19 км/ч
VanSky 91
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
26°
night
20°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
8 km/h
VanSky 86
comfort
We
22.07
day
28°
night
20°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
8 km/h
VanSky 77
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 37.1 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Perfect night (19.3°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
  • Comfortable temperature (24.3°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

35
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
35
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
13.9
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 Malawi

Nkhata Bay ranks 11 of 25 cities. Country average VanSky — 90.

Best
1
Mangochi
96 2
Nkhotakota
96 3
Mzuzu
95 4
Nkhata Bay you are here
95 5
Kasungu
95
Harshest
Luchenza
87
Blantyre
87
Nsanje
85
Liwonde
85
Mulanje
45
All 25 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Nkhata Bay?
The weekly VanSky index for Nkhata Bay is 87 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 Nkhata Bay?
Solar panel output data for Nkhata Bay 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 Nkhata Bay?
The index for Nkhata Bay 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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