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Timbuktu — VanSky 33 (Challenging)

Regional capital · Timbuktu Region, Mali

31° Partly cloudy
VanSky
33
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7 Better later this week
Feels like
29°C
Wind
12 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
25%
UV
—
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06:04 / 17:50

VanSky index for Timbuktu, Mali — 33 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”.

Timbuktu, Mali — VanSky 33 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #45 of 64 cities in the country (as of 15 October 2026). Temperature 39°C, wind 12 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
82
29°C
Night temperature
Solar
60
2.6 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.6h
Driving
88
12 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 20)
Condensation
Low
25%
Humidity level • Dew point 8°C comfortable
Awning
Safe
20 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
19 AQI
PM2.5: 6.4 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
15.10
day
39°
night
29°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
12 km/h
VanSky 35
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
39°
night
28°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
10 km/h
VanSky 25
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
40°
night
30°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 28 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Su
18.10
day
39°
night
29°
solar
2 kWh
wind
13 km/h
VanSky 35
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
38°
night
29°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 44
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
39°
night
27°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
16 km/h
VanSky 43
comfort
We
21.10
day
39°
night
28°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
18 km/h
VanSky 35
comfort

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Today's output
Peak hours
6.6h
sunny 11.6h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Hot night (29°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (39°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.
  • Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.

Air Quality Today

19
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
19
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
6.4
μg/m³
Good
Dust
38
μg/m³
Fair
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

Timbuktu ranks 1 of 64 cities. Country average VanSky — 32.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Timbuktu?
The weekly VanSky index for Timbuktu is 33 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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