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Kotu — VanSky 73 (Comfortable)

Small town · Banjul, Gambia

27° Cloudy
VanSky
73
Comfortable
Feels like
32°C
Wind
18 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
87%
UV
—
/
06:42 / 19:37

VanSky index for Kotu, Gambia — 73 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

Kotu, Gambia — VanSky 73 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #5 of 41 cities in the country (as of 26 June 2026). Temperature 28°C, wind 18 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
63
27°C
Night temperature
Solar
57
2.5 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.8h
Driving
100
18 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 24)
Condensation
Medium
87%
Humidity level • Dew point 24.9°C
Awning
Safe
24 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
61 AQI
PM2.5: 21.7 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Fr
26.06
72
comfort
day
28°
night
27°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
18 km/h
Sa
27.06
74
comfort
day
27°
night
27°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
22 km/h
Su
28.06
77
comfort
day
27°
night
26°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
22 km/h
Mo
29.06
75
comfort
day
28°
night
27°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
22 km/h
Tu
30.06
73
comfort
day
28°
night
27°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
21 km/h
We
01.07
73
comfort
day
28°
night
27°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
20 km/h
Th
02.07
73
comfort
day
28°
night
27°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
22 km/h

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.3h
sunny 10.8h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Hot night (27.2°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Comfortable temperature (28°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

61
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
61
Poor
Air quality is poor — reduce outdoor time, keep windows closed.
PM2.5
21.7
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
38
μg/m³
Fair
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

Kotu ranks 3 of 41 cities. Country average VanSky — 61.

Best
1
Manjai Kunda
67 2
Kotu you are here
67 3
Latri Kunda
66 4
Bakau
66 5
Serekunda
66
Harshest
Sanchaba
58
Garawol
58
Gambissar
58
Brikama
57
Nema Kunku
54
All 41 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Kotu?
The weekly VanSky index for Kotu is 73 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 Kotu?
Solar panel output data for Kotu 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 Kotu?
The index for Kotu 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

Manjai Kunda 2 km Dippa Kunda 3 km Bakau 3 km Bakoti 3 km Kerr Serign 3 km Kanifing 4 km Serekunda 4 km Sanchaba 4 km

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