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Kidal — VanSky 25 (Challenging)

Regional capital · Kidal Region, Mali

35° Rain
VanSky
25
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
38°C
Wind
23 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
47%
UV
—
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05:26 / 18:34

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 #61 of 64 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 38°C, wind 23 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
62
30°C
Night temperature
Solar
57
2.5 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.5h
Driving
68
23 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 36)
Condensation
Low
47%
Humidity level • Dew point 22.2°C very muggy
Awning
Caution
36 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Very Poor
118 AQI
PM2.5: 46 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
38°
night
30°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 26
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
40°
night
29°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 46 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
41°
night
29°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
26 km/h
gusts 45 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Su
19.07
day
40°
night
29°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
26 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
36°
night
27°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
20 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 29
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
40°
night
28°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 40 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
We
22.07
day
42°
night
29°
solar
3 kWh
wind
29 km/h
gusts 47 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.2h
sunny 10.5h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 36 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Hot night (30.3°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (38.2°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • Dust storm (579 μg/m³) — close all windows and vents, do not drive. Visibility near zero.
  • PM2.5 is 46 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

118
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
118
Very Poor
Dust storm! Stay indoors, close all windows and roof vents.
PM2.5
46
μg/m³
Moderate
Dust
579
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 64 of 64 cities. Country average VanSky — 26.

Best
1
Kadiolo
51 2
Finnkolo
46 3
Sibi
43 4
Kolokani
42 5
Bamba
42
Harshest
I-n-Tillit
10
Nioro
9
Bourem
8
Tessit
4
Kidal you are here
0
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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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