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Bamako — VanSky 40 (Acceptable)

Country capital · Bamako, Mali

27° Rain
VanSky
40
Acceptable
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
31°C
Wind
9 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
80%
UV
—
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06:14 / 19:01

VanSky index for Bamako, Mali — 40 out of 100 (Acceptable). 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”.

Bamako, Mali — VanSky 40 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #21 of 64 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 27°C, wind 9 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
73
24°C
Night temperature
Solar
16
0.8 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 0.1h
Driving
78
9 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 22)
Condensation
High
80%
Humidity level • Dew point 23.1°C very muggy
Awning
Safe
22 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
25 AQI
PM2.5: 5.4 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
27°
night
24°
solar
0.8 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 22 км/ч
VanSky 47
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
31°
night
23°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
7 km/h
gusts 18 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
32°
night
25°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 40
comfort
Su
19.07
day
31°
night
24°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 39
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
31°
night
24°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
32°
night
24°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
8 km/h
gusts 22 км/ч
VanSky 44
comfort
We
22.07
day
33°
night
25°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
6 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
1.9h
sunny 0.1h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Low solar output (~0.8 kWh) — reduce power use or connect to shore power.
  • 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.
  • Comfortable temperature (26.9°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
5.4
μg/m³
Good
Dust
7
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 Mali

Bamako ranks 26 of 64 cities. Country average VanSky — 28.

Best
1
Finnkolo
55 2
Bamba
51 3
Zégoua
51 4
Kadiolo
51 5
Yanfolila
48
Harshest
Bourem
9
I-n-Tillit
3
Tessit
3
Ménaka
0
Kidal
0
All 64 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Bamako?
The weekly VanSky index for Bamako is 40 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 Bamako?
Solar panel output data for Bamako 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 Bamako?
The index for Bamako 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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