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Gao — VanSky 54 (Acceptable)

Regional capital · Gao Region, Mali

31° Clear
VanSky
54
Acceptable
Feels like
33°C
Wind
17 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
46%
UV
—
/
05:30 / 18:36

VanSky index for Gao, Mali — 54 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”.

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

Gao, Mali — VanSky 54 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #61 of 64 cities in the country (as of 26 June 2026). Temperature 43°C, wind 17 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
65
31°C
Night temperature
Solar
67
2.9 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 12h
Driving
78
17 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 28)
Condensation
Low
46%
Humidity level • Dew point 17.9°C
Awning
Safe
28 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
—
European AQI index

Upcoming forecast

Fr
26.06
57
comfort
day
43°
night
31°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
Sa
27.06
55
comfort
day
43°
night
32°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
Su
28.06
52
comfort
day
40°
night
31°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
28 km/h
gusts 44 км/ч
Mo
29.06
52
comfort
day
41°
night
27°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 45 км/ч
Tu
30.06
62
comfort
day
34°
night
26°
solar
2 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
We
01.07
57
comfort
day
38°
night
29°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
Th
02.07
60
comfort
day
37°
night
27°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
7.3h
sunny 12h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Hot night (31°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (42.8°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.

Air Quality Today

European AQI index

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 Mali

Gao ranks 51 of 64 cities. Country average VanSky — 60.

Best
1
Sibi
67 2
Yanfolila
67 3
Dialakorodji
66 4
Bougouni
66 5
Kouri
65
Harshest
Timbuktu
56
Diré
56
Ménaka
56
Goundam
56
Bourem
55
All 64 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Gao?
The weekly VanSky index for Gao is 54 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 Gao?
Solar panel output data for Gao 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 Gao?
The index for Gao 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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