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Mali: where it's most comfortable this week

7-day country score — 35, challenging · #128 of 165 countries · 64 cities · Updated: 27 Oct, 21:01 · Open-Meteo
0 of 64 cities are comfortable for a trip (60+) Top this week: Timbuktu · 44
Acceptable 2% Challenging 98%
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A comparison of 22 cities in Mali by VanSky score — how comfortable it is to travel in each today. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea. Sort by any metric and pick your next stop. A comparison of 10 regions of Mali by VanSky score — where it's most comfortable to travel right now. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea.

The country score (0–100) is computed from all of its cities, not a single point. Cities are grouped into regions, and a region's score is the median of its cities so dense clusters don't outweigh sparse ones. Final score = 0.65 × “best areas” (80th percentile of regions) + 0.35 × “typical conditions” (median of regions), so one warm city can't push the whole country to 100. Each city's score blends warmth (feels-like), sun, rain and wind, adjusted for night temperature and, on the coast, the sea. Data: Open-Meteo, refreshed several times a day.

80–100
Ideal
60–79
Comfortable
40–59
Acceptable
20–39
Challenging
0–19
Extreme

The scale above shows what share of the country's cities falls into each comfort band. “Best spot” is the most comfortable region or city this week; “typical conditions” is the median score across regions.

∅ 7-day average

Top cities in Mali by VanSky Regions of Mali

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Nioro
Kayes Region
44
Kayes
Kayes Region
43
Dialakorodji
Koulikoro Region
38
Kati
Koulikoro Region
38
Bougouni
Sikasso Region
38
Fana
Koulikoro Region
36
Pèlèngana
Ségou Region
35
Bamako
Bamako
34
Kalaban Koro
Koulikoro Region
34
Koulikoro
Koulikoro Region
34
Ségou
Ségou Region
33
San
Ségou Region
33
Markala
Ségou Region
32
Koutiala
Sikasso Region
29
Kidal
Kidal Region
28

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% — temperature + humidity
  • Sunshine 25% — panel charge, mood; in heat the sun is no longer a bonus
  • Precipitation 25% — rain → muddy ground
  • Wind 15% — awning, driving, noise
  • Extremes override all: frost, heat, storm, downpour
  • Heat counts by feels-like temperature: at 32°+ the score can’t reach “Comfortable”, muggy nights lower it further
  • A dangerous day drags the week down: a storm or downpour in the forecast keeps the week from being “Comfortable”
  • Bonus: warm sea, high panel output

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Best cities now Best cities this week

  1. 1 Timbuktu 27
  2. 2 Dialakorodji 38
  3. 3 Nioro 44
  4. 4 Kidal 28
  5. 5 Bamako 34

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Sikasso 24
  2. 2 Pèlèngana 35
  3. 3 San 33
  4. 4 Mopti 20
  5. 5 Ménaka 15

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best city in Mali for van life?
Sort cities by the VanSky column — the higher the score, the more comfortable today. Also check solar panel output and sea temperature if you plan to stay near the coast.
What does the VanSky score mean for a city?
A score from 0 to 100 reflects a composite weather assessment: thermal comfort, precipitation level, wind strength, and sunshine. 80+ is ideal, 60–79 is comfortable, 40–59 is acceptable, below 40 is challenging.
How often is data updated for Mali?
Weather data for all cities in Mali is updated several times a day from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.
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83 of 174

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