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Gao — VanSky 32 (Challenging)

Regional capital · Gao Region, Mali

31° Cloudy
VanSky
32
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
32°C
Wind
18 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
50%
UV
—
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05:52 / 17:39

VanSky index for Gao, Mali — 32 out of 100 (Challenging). 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”.

Gao, Mali — VanSky 32 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #49 of 64 cities in the country (as of 15 October 2026). Temperature 37°C, wind 18 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
82
28°C
Night temperature
Solar
42
1.9 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11h
Driving
83
18 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 31)
Condensation
Low
50%
Humidity level • Dew point 19°C muggy
Awning
Safe
31 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
69 AQI
PM2.5: 28.4 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Th
15.10
day
37°
night
28°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
18 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
41°
night
29°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
13 km/h
VanSky 35
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
41°
night
27°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Su
18.10
day
39°
night
27°
solar
2 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
39°
night
28°
solar
2 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
41°
night
28°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
17 km/h
VanSky 35
comfort
We
21.10
day
42°
night
28°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Open-Meteo

Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.8h
sunny 11h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Hot night (28°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (37°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • High dust levels (53 μg/m³) — keep windows closed, use cabin air filter recirculation mode.

Air Quality Today

69
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
69
Poor
Saharan dust! Close windows, wear a mask or respirator outdoors.
PM2.5
28.4
μg/m³
Moderate
Dust
53
μg/m³
Moderate
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

Gao ranks 41 of 64 cities. Country average VanSky — 31.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Gao?
The weekly VanSky index for Gao is 32 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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