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Gao — VanSky 42 (Acceptable)

Town · Nando, Burkina Faso

26° Rain
VanSky
42
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
31°C
Wind
13 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
84%
UV
—
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05:52 / 18:36

VanSky index for Gao, Burkina Faso — 42 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 42 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #19 of 78 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 29°C, wind 13 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
66
24°C
Night temperature
Solar
37
1.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 7.6h
Driving
95
13 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 28)
Condensation
High
84%
Humidity level • Dew point 23.2°C very muggy
Awning
Safe
28 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
20 AQI
PM2.5: 2.8 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
29°
night
24°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 54
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
30°
night
23°
solar
2 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
32°
night
24°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Su
19.07
day
30°
night
24°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
31°
night
23°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
31°
night
24°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
6 km/h
VanSky 45
comfort
We
22.07
day
31°
night
24°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 36
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.3h
sunny 7.6h
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 is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

20
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
20
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
2.8
μg/m³
Good
Dust
2
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 30 of 78 cities. Country average VanSky — 34.

Best
1
Batié
50 2
Orodara
49 3
Niangoloko
46 4
Léo
46 5
Zorgo
45
Harshest
Dori
24
Yako
24
Tougan
24
Toma
21
Aribinda
17
All 78 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Gao?
The weekly VanSky index for Gao is 42 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.

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