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Bakel — VanSky 34 (Challenging)

Small town · Tambacounda Region, Senegal

31° Partly cloudy
VanSky
34
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
37°C
Wind
17 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
61%
UV
—
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06:28 / 19:23

VanSky index for Bakel, Senegal — 34 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”.

Bakel, Senegal — VanSky 34 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #60 of 89 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 34°C, wind 17 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
86
26°C
Night temperature
Solar
57
2.5 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.9h
Driving
90
17 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 32)
Condensation
Medium
61%
Humidity level • Dew point 23°C very muggy
Awning
Safe
32 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
30 AQI
PM2.5: 10.9 μg/m³ • Saharan dust

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
34°
night
26°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
17 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 39
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
30°
night
26°
solar
1.4 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 44
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
32°
night
25°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts 23 км/ч
VanSky 36
comfort
Su
19.07
day
34°
night
26°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts 21 км/ч
VanSky 35
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
33°
night
26°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
11 km/h
VanSky 35
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
32°
night
26°
solar
2.1 kWh
wind
8 km/h
gusts 19 км/ч
VanSky 33
comfort
We
22.07
day
34°
night
26°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
9 km/h
VanSky 33
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.2h
sunny 11.9h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • High dust levels (111 μg/m³) — keep windows closed, use cabin air filter recirculation mode.

Air Quality Today

30
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
30
Fair
Saharan dust! Close windows, wear a mask or respirator outdoors.
PM2.5
10.9
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
111
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 Senegal

Bakel ranks 5 of 89 cities. Country average VanSky — 24.

Best
1
Kédougou
41 2
Joal
36 3
Keur Madiabel
35 4
Vélingara
35 5
Bakel you are here
19
Harshest
Amady Ounaré
12
Sintiou Bamambé
12
Kanel
11
Ouro Sogui
11
Nguidjlone
10
All 89 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Bakel?
The weekly VanSky index for Bakel is 34 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 Bakel?
Solar panel output data for Bakel 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 Bakel?
The index for Bakel 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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🇸🇳 Senegal — fuel prices

Updated: 11.07.2026

Sans plomb 91

$1.16 /l

XOF665.01 · €1.01/l

11 of 17

pricier than 59% of countries

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$1.60 /l

XOF919.98 · €1.40/l

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pricier than 62% of countries

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XOF680.03 · €1.04/l

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