Bakau — VanSky 31 (Challenging)

Town · Banjul, Gambia

30° Clear

VanSky

Challenging

Comfortable days: 0 of 7

Feels like

35°C

Wind

13 km/h

Precip

Humidity

64%

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VanSky index for Bakau, Gambia — 31 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”.

Bakau, Gambia — VanSky 31 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #21 of 41 cities in the country (as of 15 October 2026). Temperature 34°C, wind 13 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep

28°C

Night temperature

Solar

2.6 kWh

for 500W panels • sunny 11.5h

Driving

100

13 km/h

Wind speed (gusts 23)

Condensation

Low

64%

Humidity level • Dew point 22°C very muggy

Awning

Safe

23 km/h

Max gusts

Air Quality

Fair

40 AQI

PM2.5: 14.9 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

15.10

day

34°

night

28°

solar

2.6 kWh

wind

13 km/h

VanSky 29

comfort

16.10

day

33°

night

28°

solar

2.6 kWh

wind

12 km/h

gusts 28 км/ч

VanSky 28

comfort

17.10

day

31°

night

28°

solar

2.5 kWh

wind

14 km/h

gusts 25 км/ч

VanSky 32

comfort

18.10

day

31°

night

28°

solar

2.4 kWh

wind

12 km/h

gusts 24 км/ч

VanSky 33

comfort

19.10

day

30°

night

26°

solar

2.1 kWh

wind

10 km/h

gusts 23 км/ч

VanSky 32

comfort

20.10

day

29°

night

26°

solar

2.1 kWh

wind

13 km/h

gusts 24 км/ч

VanSky 38

comfort

21.10

day

30°

night

26°

solar

2.3 kWh

wind

9 km/h

VanSky 36

comfort

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Today's output

Peak hours

6.6h

sunny 11.5h

Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
Hot night (28°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.

Air Quality Today

Good

Fair

Moderate

Poor

Danger

Fair

Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.

PM2.5

14.9

μg/m³

Fair

Dust

μg/m³

Fair

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 Gambia

Bakau ranks 2 of 41 cities. Country average VanSky — 24.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Bakau?

The weekly VanSky index for Bakau is 31 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 Bakau?

Solar panel output data for Bakau 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 Bakau?

The index for Bakau is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.