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Balaka — VanSky 89 (Ideal)

District seat · Southern Region, Malawi

16° Partly cloudy
VanSky
89
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
16°C
Wind
21 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
64%
UV
—
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06:06 / 17:25

VanSky index for Balaka, Malawi — 89 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”.

Balaka, Malawi — VanSky 89 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #13 of 25 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 26°C, wind 21 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
90
12°C
Night temperature
Solar
47
2.1 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.8h
Driving
100
21 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 38)
Condensation
Medium
64%
Humidity level • Dew point 9.6°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
38 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
28 AQI
PM2.5: 13.9 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
26°
night
12°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 91
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
25°
night
14°
solar
2 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
25°
night
14°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Su
19.07
day
26°
night
15°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
6 km/h
VanSky 93
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
28°
night
13°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
9 km/h
VanSky 87
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
28°
night
14°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 90
comfort
We
22.07
day
29°
night
14°
solar
2 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 85
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.2h
sunny 10.8h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 37.8 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Comfortable temperature (26°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

28
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
28
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

Balaka ranks 17 of 25 cities. Country average VanSky — 92.

Best
1
Nkhotakota
96 2
Mangochi
96 3
Blantyre
95 4
Kasungu
95 5
Mzimba
95
Harshest
Dedza
88
Ntcheu
88
Luchenza
87
Nsanje
85
Liwonde
85
All 25 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Balaka?
The weekly VanSky index for Balaka is 89 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 Balaka?
Solar panel output data for Balaka 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 Balaka?
The index for Balaka is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

Nearby cities

Liwonde 31 km Ntcheu 39 km Zomba 60 km Mangochi 65 km Ulongué Mozambique · 70 km Mwanza 83 km Blantyre 90 km Dedza 95 km

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