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Mangochi — VanSky 65 (Comfortable)

District seat · Southern Region, Malawi

30° Partly cloudy
VanSky
65
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 5 of 7
Feels like
30°C
Wind
9 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
36%
UV
—
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05:45 / 17:33

VanSky index for Mangochi, Malawi — 65 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”.

Mangochi, Malawi — VanSky 65 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #22 of 25 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 30°C, wind 9 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
100
21°C
Night temperature
Solar
50
2.2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11h
Driving
100
9 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 17)
Condensation
Low
36%
Humidity level • Dew point 13°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
17 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Moderate
48 AQI
PM2.5: 17.8 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
30°
night
21°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
9 km/h
VanSky 74
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
31°
night
22°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 58
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
32°
night
23°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 71
comfort
We
02.09
day
31°
night
21°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 24 км/ч
VanSky 77
comfort
Th
03.09
day
31°
night
22°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 29 км/ч
VanSky 78
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
33°
night
23°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
12 km/h
VanSky 58
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
32°
night
24°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 72
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.5h
sunny 11h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.

Air Quality Today

48
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
48
Moderate
Moderate pollution — people with allergies or asthma should reduce time outdoors.
PM2.5
17.8
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

Mangochi ranks 22 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 you are here
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 Mangochi?
The weekly VanSky index for Mangochi is 65 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 Mangochi?
Solar panel output data for Mangochi 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 Mangochi?
The index for Mangochi 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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Mandimba Mozambique · 44 km Monkey Bay 58 km Balaka 65 km Liwonde 66 km Ntcheu 78 km Dedza 101 km Ulongué Mozambique · 101 km Zomba 101 km

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Updated: 30.08.2026

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$3.24 /l

MWK5,618.98 · €2.79/l

167 of 168

pricier than 99% of countries

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$3.38 /l

MWK5,863.05 · €2.92/l

165 of 166

pricier than 99% of countries

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$2.53 /l

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