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Brikama — VanSky 64 (Comfortable)

Regional capital · West Coast Division, Gambia

27° Rain
VanSky
64
Comfortable
Feels like
34°C
Wind
13 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
90%
UV
—
/
06:42 / 19:36

VanSky index for Brikama, Gambia — 64 out of 100 (Comfortable). 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”.

VanSky index — for any kind of trip
By car By motorhome With a caravan With a tent

Brikama, Gambia — VanSky 64 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #27 of 41 cities in the country (as of 26 June 2026). Temperature 33°C, wind 13 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
66
26°C
Night temperature
Solar
42
1.9 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 9.9h
Driving
100
13 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 25)
Condensation
High
90%
Humidity level • Dew point 25.4°C
Awning
Safe
25 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
62 AQI
PM2.5: 17.2 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Fr
26.06
62
comfort
day
33°
night
26°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
Sa
27.06
66
comfort
day
34°
night
26°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
Su
28.06
67
comfort
day
33°
night
25°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
Mo
29.06
66
comfort
day
33°
night
24°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
Tu
30.06
64
comfort
day
34°
night
26°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
We
01.07
64
comfort
day
33°
night
26°
solar
2 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 29 км/ч
Th
02.07
65
comfort
day
32°
night
26°
solar
2 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.7h
sunny 9.9h
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

62
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
62
Poor
Air quality is poor — reduce outdoor time, keep windows closed.
PM2.5
17.2
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
18
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
—

Best drive window
The algorithm finds a 4-hour slot with minimum wind and precipitation (06:00–18:00). Drive Score — overall driving comfort today: 100 = ideal, penalties for wind, rain, heat.

No optimal window today — wind or rain throughout the day.

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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

Brikama ranks 32 of 41 cities. Country average VanSky — 62.

Best
1
Manjai Kunda
69 2
Kotu
69 3
Banjul
66 4
Bakau New Town
66 5
Kanifing
66
Harshest
Farato
58
Basse Santa Su
58
Garawol
58
Gambissar
58
Nema Kunku
57
All 41 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Brikama?
The weekly VanSky index for Brikama is 64 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 Brikama?
Solar panel output data for Brikama 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 Brikama?
The index for Brikama 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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