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Comfortable 62 / 100
26%
66%
Ideal 5% Comfortable 26% Acceptable 66% Challenging 3%
Best spot: Muchinga Province — 79
Typical conditions: 58
Cities: 32 Regions: 10 Updated: 12 Oct, 14:13 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 32 cities in Zambia by VanSky score — how comfortable it is to travel in each today. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea. Sort by any metric and pick your next stop. A comparison of 10 regions of Zambia by VanSky score — where it's most comfortable to travel right now. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea.

The country score (0–100) is computed from all of its cities, not a single point. Cities are grouped into regions, and a region's score is the median of its cities so dense clusters don't outweigh sparse ones. Final score = 0.65 × “best areas” (80th percentile of regions) + 0.35 × “typical conditions” (median of regions), so one warm city can't push the whole country to 100. Each city's score blends warmth (feels-like), sun, rain and wind, adjusted for night temperature and, on the coast, the sea. Data: Open-Meteo, refreshed several times a day.

80–100
Ideal
60–79
Comfortable
40–59
Acceptable
20–39
Challenging
0–19
Extreme

The scale above shows what share of the country's cities falls into each comfort band. “Best spot” is the most comfortable region or city this week; “typical conditions” is the median score across regions.

∅ 7-day average

Top cities in Zambia by VanSky Regions of Zambia

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Mpika
Muchinga Province
88
Nakonde
Muchinga Province
85
Choma
Southern Province
81
Madido
Lusaka Province
79
Chunga
Lusaka Province
78
Lusaka
Lusaka Province
78
Namalombwe
Lusaka Province
78
Mufulira
Copperbelt Province
76
Solwezi
Northwestern Province
76
Chipata
Eastern Province
75
Samfya
Luapula Province
74
Chingola
Copperbelt Province
73
Kasama
Northern Province
73
Chililabombwe
Copperbelt Province
72
Mansa
Luapula Province
69

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% — temperature + humidity
  • Sunshine 25% — panel charge, mood; in heat the sun is no longer a bonus
  • Precipitation 25% — rain → muddy ground
  • Wind 15% — awning, driving, noise
  • Extremes override all: frost, heat, storm, downpour
  • Heat counts by feels-like temperature: at 32°+ the score can’t reach “Comfortable”, muggy nights lower it further
  • A dangerous day drags the week down: a storm or downpour in the forecast keeps the week from being “Comfortable”
  • Bonus: warm sea, high panel output

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Best cities now Best cities this week

  1. 1 Mpika 88
  2. 2 Nakonde 85
  3. 3 Mufulira 76
  4. 4 Chililabombwe 72
  5. 5 Chingola 73

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Livingstone 45
  2. 2 Mongu 45
  3. 3 Nchelenge 57
  4. 4 Kafue 58
  5. 5 Mpulungu 56

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best city in Zambia for van life?
Sort cities by the VanSky column — the higher the score, the more comfortable today. Also check solar panel output and sea temperature if you plan to stay near the coast.
What does the VanSky score mean for a city?
A score from 0 to 100 reflects a composite weather assessment: thermal comfort, precipitation level, wind strength, and sunshine. 80+ is ideal, 60–79 is comfortable, 40–59 is acceptable, below 40 is challenging.
How often is data updated for Zambia?
Weather data for all cities in Zambia is updated several times a day from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.
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