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Bako — VanSky 94 (Ideal)

Town · South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia

19° Cloudy
VanSky
94
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
19°C
Wind
16 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
65%
UV
—
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06:27 / 18:52

VanSky index for Bako, Ethiopia — 94 out of 100 (Ideal). 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”.

Bako, Ethiopia — VanSky 94 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #12 of 240 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 24°C, wind 16 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
93
16°C
Night temperature
Solar
45
2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11h
Driving
100
16 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 36)
Condensation
Medium
65%
Humidity level • Dew point 12.4°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
36 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
25 AQI
PM2.5: 12.4 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
24°
night
16°
solar
2 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
23°
night
16°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
7 km/h
gusts 18 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
23°
night
16°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort
Su
19.07
day
24°
night
16°
solar
2 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
23°
night
16°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
8 km/h
gusts 19 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
22°
night
17°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 94
comfort
We
22.07
day
24°
night
17°
solar
2 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 44 км/ч
VanSky 96
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.9h
sunny 11h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 36 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Perfect night (15.9°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
  • Comfortable temperature (23.7°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

25
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
25
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
12.4
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
9
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 Ethiopia

Bako ranks 9 of 240 cities. Country average VanSky — 78.

Best
1
Shanto
98 2
Gīdolē
97 3
Ch’ench’a
97 4
Awasa
97 5
Leku
97
Harshest
Asaita
20
Logīya
18
Dubti
18
Samara
18
Mīlē
16
All 240 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Bako?
The weekly VanSky index for Bako is 94 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 Bako?
Solar panel output data for Bako 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 Bako?
The index for Bako 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

Jinka 17 km Felege Neway 67 km Gīdolē 90 km Arba Minch 112 km Ch’ench’a 122 km Gasuba 152 km Waka 157 km Bale Hawassa 165 km

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🇪🇹 Ethiopia — fuel prices

Updated: 11.07.2026

Unleaded 95

$1.04 /l

ETB167.46 · €0.91/l

32 of 133

cheaper than 77% of countries

Diesel

$1.12 /l

ETB180.46 · €0.98/l

38 of 134

cheaper than 72% of countries

Kerosene

$0.94 /l

ETB151.39 · €0.82/l

7 of 18

cheaper than 67% of countries

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