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Gao — VanSky 40 (Acceptable)

Town · Nando, Burkina Faso

28° Rain
VanSky
40
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 0 of 7 Best window: Tu–Th Worse later this week
Feels like
33°C
Wind
9 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
79%
UV
—
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05:57 / 18:00

VanSky index for Gao, Burkina Faso — 40 out of 100 (Acceptable). 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”.

Gao, Burkina Faso — VanSky 40 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #17 of 78 cities in the country (as of 29 September 2026). Temperature 29°C, wind 9 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.3 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
73
24°C
Night temperature
Solar
27
1.3 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 3.9h
Driving
95
9 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 19)
Condensation
High
79%
Humidity level • Dew point 24.1°C oppressive
Awning
Safe
19 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
26 AQI
PM2.5: 3.1 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Tu
29.09
day
29°
night
24°
solar
1.3 kWh
wind
9 km/h
VanSky 48
comfort
We
30.09
day
28°
night
23°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts 24 км/ч
VanSky 52
comfort
Th
01.10
day
30°
night
23°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 54
comfort
Fr
02.10
day
31°
night
23°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
7 km/h
VanSky 45
comfort
Sa
03.10
day
32°
night
23°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 24 км/ч
VanSky 43
comfort
Su
04.10
day
33°
night
24°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
7 km/h
gusts 19 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Mo
05.10
day
32°
night
24°
solar
2 kWh
wind
8 km/h
gusts 22 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Open-Meteo

Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
3.3h
sunny 3.9h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.

Air Quality Today

26
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
26
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
3.1
μg/m³
Good
Dust
7
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 Burkina Faso

Gao ranks 14 of 78 cities. Country average VanSky — 31.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Gao?
The weekly VanSky index for Gao is 40 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 Gao?
Solar panel output data for Gao 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 Gao?
The index for Gao is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

BF Burkina Faso — fuel prices

Updated: 27.09.2026

Petrol

$1.47 /l

XOF849.99 · €1.30/l

82 of 166

cheaper than 51% of countries

Diesel

$1.30 /l

XOF750.02 · €1.14/l

46 of 166

cheaper than 73% of countries

Kerosene

$1.65 /l

XOF950.02 · €1.45/l

34 of 43

pricier than 77% of countries

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