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Kidal — VanSky 25 (Challenging)

Regional capital · Kidal Region, Mali

31° Rain
VanSky
25
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
33°C
Wind
38 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
56%
UV
—
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05:39 / 18:10

VanSky index for Kidal, Mali — 25 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”.

Kidal, Mali — VanSky 25 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #42 of 64 cities in the country (as of 30 August 2026). Temperature 42°C, wind 38 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
56
31°C
Night temperature
Solar
62
2.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10h
Driving
56
38 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 63)
Condensation
Low
56%
Humidity level • Dew point 21.5°C very muggy
Awning
Danger
63 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Very Poor
133 AQI
PM2.5: 74.7 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Su
30.08
day
42°
night
31°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
38 km/h
gusts 63 км/ч
VanSky 24
comfort
Mo
31.08
day
40°
night
29°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 56 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
40°
night
30°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
We
02.09
day
43°
night
30°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Th
03.09
day
41°
night
31°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
44°
night
30°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
17 km/h
VanSky 25
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
41°
night
30°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.8h
sunny 10h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Strong gusts (63 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • Hot night (30.7°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (42°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • Dust storm (616 μg/m³) — close all windows and vents, do not drive. Visibility near zero.
  • PM2.5 is 74.7 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

133
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
133
Very Poor
Dust storm! Stay indoors, close all windows and roof vents.
PM2.5
74.7
μg/m³
Poor
Dust
616
μg/m³
Poor
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

Kidal ranks 63 of 64 cities. Country average VanSky — 25.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Kidal?
The weekly VanSky index for Kidal is 25 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 Kidal?
Solar panel output data for Kidal 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 Kidal?
The index for Kidal 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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Updated: 30.08.2026

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$1.46 /l

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55 of 166

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