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Dikhil — VanSky 27 (Challenging)

Regional capital · Dikhil Region, Djibouti

35° Rain
VanSky
27
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
33°C
Wind
25 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
29%
UV
—
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06:00 / 18:21

VanSky index for Dikhil, Djibouti — 27 out of 100 (Challenging). 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”.

Dikhil, Djibouti — VanSky 27 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #2 of 6 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 40°C, wind 25 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
62
31°C
Night temperature
Solar
57
2.5 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.9h
Driving
83
25 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 39)
Condensation
Low
29%
Humidity level • Dew point 14.1°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
39 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
71 AQI
PM2.5: 20.4 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Mo
31.08
day
40°
night
31°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 33
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
42°
night
32°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
We
02.09
day
39°
night
29°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
27 km/h
gusts 43 км/ч
VanSky 34
comfort
Th
03.09
day
41°
night
30°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
40°
night
27°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 32
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
40°
night
28°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 34
comfort
Su
06.09
day
42°
night
31°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.2h
sunny 10.9h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 39.2 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Hot night (31.2°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (40.3°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • High dust levels (98 μg/m³) — keep windows closed, use cabin air filter recirculation mode.

Air Quality Today

71
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
71
Poor
Saharan dust! Close windows, wear a mask or respirator outdoors.
PM2.5
20.4
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
98
μg/m³
Moderate
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 Djibouti

Dikhil ranks 2 of 6 cities. Country average VanSky — 14.

Best
1
Obock
24 2
Ali Sabih
20 3
Dikhil you are here
15 4
Arta
12 5
Djibouti
11
Harshest
Tadjoura
3
All 6 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Dikhil?
The weekly VanSky index for Dikhil is 27 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 Dikhil?
Solar panel output data for Dikhil 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 Dikhil?
The index for Dikhil 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

Ali Sabih 38 km Arta 70 km Tadjoura 94 km Djibouti 100 km Asaita Ethiopia · 114 km Saylac Somalia · 123 km Ārabī Ethiopia · 128 km Obock 139 km

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