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Timbuktu — VanSky 22 (Challenging)

Regional capital · Timbuktu Region, Mali

32° Clear
VanSky
22
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
35°C
Wind
29 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
58%
UV
—
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05:58 / 18:26

VanSky index for Timbuktu, Mali — 22 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 22 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #61 of 64 cities in the country (as of 31 August 2026). Temperature 40°C, wind 29 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
62
31°C
Night temperature
Solar
65
2.8 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 12h
Driving
81
29 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 45)
Condensation
Low
58%
Humidity level • Dew point 23°C very muggy
Awning
Caution
45 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Moderate
58 AQI
PM2.5: 8.4 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Mo
31.08
day
40°
night
31°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
29 km/h
gusts 45 км/ч
VanSky 21
comfort
Tu
01.09
day
41°
night
31°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
23 km/h
gusts 46 км/ч
VanSky 23
comfort
We
02.09
day
40°
night
30°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 47 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Th
03.09
day
42°
night
30°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
26 km/h
gusts 43 км/ч
VanSky 25
comfort
Fr
04.09
day
43°
night
31°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
21 km/h
gusts 34 км/ч
VanSky 24
comfort
Sa
05.09
day
41°
night
31°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
26 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 21
comfort
Su
06.09
day
38°
night
30°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
25 km/h
gusts 39 км/ч
VanSky 28
comfort

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Today's output
Peak hours
7h
sunny 12h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 45.4 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Hot night (30.7°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.
  • Extreme heat (39.9°C) — park in shade, use a windshield reflector, drink plenty of water.

Air Quality Today

58
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
58
Moderate
Moderate pollution — people with allergies or asthma should reduce time outdoors.
PM2.5
8.4
μg/m³
Good
Dust
28
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 56 of 64 cities. Country average VanSky — 25.

Best
1
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Kangaba
34 3
Zégoua
33 4
Bamba
33 5
Massiogo
33
Harshest
Nioro
21
Nara
21
Niono
14
Bourem
12
Kidal
0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Timbuktu?
The weekly VanSky index for Timbuktu is 22 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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Updated: 30.08.2026

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84 of 168

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cheaper than 67% of countries

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