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Mongu — VanSky 60 (Comfortable)

Regional capital · Western Province, Zambia

30° Clear
VanSky
60
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 3 of 7 Worse later this week
Feels like
30°C
Wind
25 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
29%
UV
—
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06:34 / 18:21

VanSky index for Mongu, Zambia — 60 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”.

Mongu, Zambia — VanSky 60 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #80 of 88 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 31°C, wind 25 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
97
16°C
Night temperature
Solar
60
2.6 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11h
Driving
100
25 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 40)
Condensation
Low
29%
Humidity level • Dew point 10.3°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
40 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Moderate
53 AQI
PM2.5: 23.9 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
31°
night
16°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 75
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
33°
night
18°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
30 km/h
gusts 49 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
33°
night
19°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
31 km/h
gusts 51 км/ч
VanSky 74
comfort
We
02.09
day
33°
night
19°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
30 km/h
gusts 51 км/ч
VanSky 74
comfort
Th
03.09
day
34°
night
20°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
29 km/h
gusts 49 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
35°
night
21°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
31 km/h
gusts 52 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
33°
night
21°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 58
comfort

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Today's output
Peak hours
6.6h
sunny 11h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 40.3 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Perfect night (15.8°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.

Air Quality Today

53
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
53
Moderate
Moderate pollution — people with allergies or asthma should reduce time outdoors.
PM2.5
23.9
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 Zambia

Mongu ranks 77 of 88 cities. Country average VanSky — 84.

Best
1
Nakonde
96 2
Mpika
95 3
Isoka
94 4
Ntandabale
94 5
Mbala
93
Harshest
Zambezi
58
Lukulu
58
Manyinga
58
Chavuma
58
Kabompo
58
All 88 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Mongu?
The weekly VanSky index for Mongu is 60 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 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.

Nearby cities

Limulunga 17 km Kalabo 56 km Senanga 98 km Lukulu 98 km Kaoma 187 km Zambezi 190 km Kabompo 217 km Manyinga 242 km

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