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Bandiagara — VanSky 30 (Challenging)

Town · Mopti Region, Mali

29° Partly cloudy
VanSky
30
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
33°C
Wind
15 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
63%
UV
—
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06:05 / 17:54

VanSky index for Bandiagara, Mali — 30 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”.

Bandiagara, Mali — VanSky 30 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #36 of 64 cities in the country (as of 15 October 2026). Temperature 37°C, wind 15 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.3 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
93
26°C
Night temperature
Solar
52
2.3 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.8h
Driving
95
15 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 27)
Condensation
Low
63%
Humidity level • Dew point 21°C very muggy
Awning
Safe
27 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Poor
67 AQI
PM2.5: 36.6 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Th
15.10
day
37°
night
26°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
36°
night
25°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
40°
night
25°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Su
18.10
day
38°
night
25°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
34°
night
27°
solar
1.8 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 27 км/ч
VanSky 39
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
35°
night
25°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
6 km/h
gusts 20 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
We
21.10
day
37°
night
25°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
15 km/h
VanSky 35
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
5.8h
sunny 10.8h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Extreme heat (37°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • High dust levels (80 μg/m³) — keep windows closed, use cabin air filter recirculation mode.
  • PM2.5 is 36.6 μg/m³ — unhealthy air, avoid outdoor activities and seal the cabin.

Air Quality Today

67
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
67
Poor
Saharan dust! Close windows, wear a mask or respirator outdoors.
PM2.5
36.6
μg/m³
Moderate
Dust
80
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

Bandiagara ranks 41 of 64 cities. Country average VanSky — 32.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Bandiagara?
The weekly VanSky index for Bandiagara is 30 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 Bandiagara?
Solar panel output data for Bandiagara 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 Bandiagara?
The index for Bandiagara 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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