Mongu — VanSky 86 (Ideal)

Regional capital · Western Province, Zambia

15° Clear

VanSky

Ideal

Feels like

13°C

Wind

26 km/h

Precip

Humidity

54%

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06:46 / 18:03

VanSky index for Mongu, Zambia — 86 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed every 3 hours from real weather observations.

Mongu, Zambia — VanSky 90 out of 100. Ideal conditions for motorhome travel. Ranked #65 of 88 cities in the country (as of 31 May 2026). Temperature 27°C, wind 26 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

13°C

Night temperature

Solar

2.2 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 10.5h

Driving

100

26 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 45)

Condensation

Low

54%

Humidity level • Dew point 6°C

Awning

Caution

45 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

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European AQI index

Upcoming forecast

31.05

comfort

day

27°

night

13°

solar

2.2 кВт

wind

26 км/ч

gusts 45 км/ч

01.06

comfort

day

27°

night

12°

solar

2.2 кВт

wind

25 км/ч

gusts 41 км/ч

02.06

comfort

day

28°

night

12°

solar

2.2 кВт

wind

16 км/ч

gusts 27 км/ч

03.06

comfort

day

28°

night

11°

solar

2.2 кВт

wind

11 км/ч

04.06

comfort

day

31°

night

11°

solar

2.2 кВт

wind

14 км/ч

05.06

comfort

day

31°

night

13°

solar

2.1 кВт

wind

19 км/ч

gusts 34 км/ч

06.06

comfort

day

31°

night

13°

solar

2.1 кВт

wind

16 км/ч

gusts 27 км/ч

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Today's output

Peak hours

5.5h

sunny 10.5h

Usage estimate

Motorhome recommendations

Gusts up to 44.6 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
Comfortable temperature (26.9°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

European AQI index

Best drive window

The algorithm finds a 4-hour slot with minimum wind and precipitation (06:00–18:00). Drive Score — overall driving comfort today: 100 = ideal, penalties for wind, rain, heat.

No optimal window today — wind or rain throughout the day.

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VanSky Index

Weather index for vanlifers: from 0 to 100. Calculated daily from real weather data — temperature, precipitation, 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 every 3h

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Mongu?

Today's VanSky index for Mongu is 90 out of 100. 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 Mongu?

Solar panel output data for Mongu 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 Mongu?

The index for Mongu 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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Mongu — VanSky 86 (Ideal)

Upcoming forecast

Mongu on map

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Motorhome recommendations

Air Quality Today

Best drive window

The algorithm finds a 4-hour slot with minimum wind and precipitation (06:00–18:00). Drive Score — overall driving comfort today: 100 = ideal, penalties for wind, rain, heat.