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Blantyre — VanSky 93 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Southern Region, Malawi

26° Partly cloudy
VanSky
93
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
25°C
Wind
18 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
41%
UV
—
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05:47 / 17:34

VanSky index for Blantyre, Malawi — 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”.

Blantyre, Malawi — VanSky 93 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #8 of 25 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 27°C, wind 18 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.4 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
100
17°C
Night temperature
Solar
55
2.4 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.1h
Driving
100
18 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 40)
Condensation
Low
41%
Humidity level • Dew point 11.6°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
40 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
39 AQI
PM2.5: 14.6 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
27°
night
17°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
27°
night
17°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 47 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
28°
night
18°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 48 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
We
02.09
day
27°
night
16°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 43 км/ч
VanSky 96
comfort
Th
03.09
day
27°
night
17°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 46 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
28°
night
18°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 54 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
28°
night
19°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 52 км/ч
VanSky 92
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.1h
sunny 11.1h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 40.3 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Perfect night (17.2°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
  • Comfortable temperature (26.5°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

39
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
39
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
14.6
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

Blantyre ranks 9 of 25 cities. Country average VanSky — 88.

Best
1
Dedza
99 2
Ntcheu
98 3
Mzuzu
98 4
Chipeni
97 5
Mponela
96
Harshest
Balaka
80
Mangochi
74
Monkey Bay
74
Salima
58
Nsanje
58
All 25 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Blantyre?
The weekly VanSky index for Blantyre 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 Blantyre?
Solar panel output data for Blantyre 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 Blantyre?
The index for Blantyre 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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Updated: 30.08.2026

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