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Kayes — VanSky 35 (Challenging)

Regional capital · Kayes Region, Mali

32° Cloudy
VanSky
35
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
36°C
Wind
15 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
55%
UV
—
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06:25 / 19:18

VanSky index for Kayes, Mali — 35 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”.

Kayes, Mali — VanSky 35 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #48 of 64 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 33°C, wind 15 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
86
26°C
Night temperature
Solar
50
2.2 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.7h
Driving
90
15 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 31)
Condensation
Medium
55%
Humidity level • Dew point 22.2°C very muggy
Awning
Safe
31 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
26 AQI
PM2.5: 14.6 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
33°
night
26°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 42
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
30°
night
26°
solar
1.4 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 47
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
33°
night
25°
solar
2 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts 21 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Su
19.07
day
33°
night
26°
solar
2 kWh
wind
10 km/h
VanSky 35
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
32°
night
26°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 36
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
32°
night
26°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
5 km/h
VanSky 34
comfort
We
22.07
day
34°
night
26°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 33
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.5h
sunny 11.7h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • High dust levels (148 μg/m³) — keep windows closed, use cabin air filter recirculation mode.

Air Quality Today

26
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
26
Fair
Saharan dust! Close windows, wear a mask or respirator outdoors.
PM2.5
14.6
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
148
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

Kayes ranks 56 of 64 cities. Country average VanSky — 34.

Best
1
Finnkolo
55 2
Kadiolo
55 3
Bamba
51 4
Zégoua
51 5
Massiogo
51
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 Kayes?
The weekly VanSky index for Kayes is 35 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 Kayes?
Solar panel output data for Kayes 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 Kayes?
The index for Kayes 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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