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Timbuktu — VanSky 54 (Acceptable)

Regional capital · Timbuktu Region, Mali

34° Partly cloudy
VanSky
54
Acceptable
Feels like
34°C
Wind
21 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
40%
UV
—
/
05:41 / 18:48

VanSky index for Timbuktu, Mali — 54 out of 100 (Acceptable). 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”.

VanSky index — for any kind of trip
By car By motorhome With a caravan With a tent

Timbuktu, Mali — VanSky 54 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #64 of 64 cities in the country (as of 26 June 2026). Temperature 42°C, wind 21 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
62
32°C
Night temperature
Solar
67
2.9 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.5h
Driving
88
21 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 32)
Condensation
Low
40%
Humidity level • Dew point 18.2°C
Awning
Safe
32 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Moderate
48 AQI
PM2.5: 10 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Fr
26.06
57
comfort
day
42°
night
32°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
Sa
27.06
55
comfort
day
43°
night
32°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
22 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
Su
28.06
54
comfort
day
41°
night
31°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
30 km/h
gusts 48 км/ч
Mo
29.06
53
comfort
day
41°
night
31°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
30 km/h
gusts 48 км/ч
Tu
30.06
53
comfort
day
41°
night
31°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
31 km/h
gusts 53 км/ч
We
01.07
55
comfort
day
40°
night
30°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
28 km/h
gusts 48 км/ч
Th
02.07
60
comfort
day
39°
night
29°
solar
3 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 33 км/ч

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Today's output
Peak hours
7.3h
sunny 11.5h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Hot night (31.6°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (41.7°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.

Air Quality Today

48
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
48
Moderate
Moderate pollution — people with allergies or asthma should reduce time outdoors.
PM2.5
10
μg/m³
Good
Dust
36
μg/m³
Fair
Pollen
—

Best drive window
The algorithm finds a 4-hour slot with minimum wind and precipitation (06:00–18:00). Drive Score — overall driving comfort today: 100 = ideal, penalties for wind, rain, heat.

No optimal window today — wind or rain throughout the day.

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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

Timbuktu ranks 57 of 64 cities. Country average VanSky — 60.

Best
1
Sibi
67 2
Yanfolila
67 3
Dialakorodji
66 4
Bougouni
66 5
Kouri
65
Harshest
Timbuktu you are here
56
Diré
56
Ménaka
56
Goundam
56
Bourem
55
All 64 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Timbuktu?
The weekly VanSky index for Timbuktu is 54 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 Timbuktu?
Solar panel output data for Timbuktu 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 Timbuktu?
The index for Timbuktu 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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Diré 71 km Goundam 81 km Douentza 197 km Bandiagara 277 km Bourem 284 km Mopti 284 km Vassala Mauritania · 300 km Koro 301 km

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