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Timbuktu — VanSky 25 (Challenging)

Regional capital · Timbuktu Region, Mali

33° Cloudy
VanSky
25
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
36°C
Wind
24 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
55%
UV
—
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05:47 / 18:48

VanSky index for Timbuktu, 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”.

Timbuktu, Mali — VanSky 25 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #63 of 64 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 35°C, wind 24 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
79
28°C
Night temperature
Solar
37
1.7 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 6.7h
Driving
100
24 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 38)
Condensation
Low
55%
Humidity level • Dew point 23.1°C very muggy
Awning
Caution
38 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
40 AQI
PM2.5: 7.6 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
35°
night
28°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 38 км/ч
VanSky 32
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
37°
night
28°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
24 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 29
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
38°
night
29°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Su
19.07
day
38°
night
28°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
34°
night
27°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 26
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
35°
night
26°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
9 km/h
VanSky 25
comfort
We
22.07
day
40°
night
28°
solar
3 kWh
wind
17 km/h
VanSky 25
comfort

Timbuktu on map

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
4.3h
sunny 6.7h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 38.2 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Hot night (28.4°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.

Air Quality Today

40
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
40
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
7.6
μg/m³
Good
Dust
26
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 42 of 64 cities. Country average VanSky — 28.

Best
1
Finnkolo
55 2
Bamba
51 3
Zégoua
51 4
Kadiolo
51 5
Yanfolila
48
Harshest
Bourem
9
I-n-Tillit
3
Tessit
3
Ménaka
0
Kidal
0
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 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 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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