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VanSky — the weather comfort index for travel across 164 countries

Q: What is the VanSky index?

VanSky is a 0–100 numeric index showing how comfortable today's weather is for travel. A value above 80 means ideal conditions — warm temperature, light wind, plenty of sun, no rain. Between 60 and 79 it's comfortable for most travellers. Between 40 and 59 conditions are acceptable but may need planning. Below 40 are tough conditions: cold, heavy rain or strong wind. The index is recalculated several times a day from real Open-Meteo satellite data.

Q: What data is used to calculate the index?

The VanSky index is calculated using six weighted components from Open-Meteo real-time data: thermal comfort (temperature combined with humidity), precipitation amount, wind strength, peak sun hours for solar panel output, sea surface temperature for coastal areas, and a storm penalty applied during severe weather events. Each component is normalized to a 0–100 scale and combined into the final score. The calculation runs several times a day to reflect rapidly changing weather patterns.

Q: How many countries does VanSky cover?

VanSky tracks weather comfort across 164 countries in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America — the most popular destinations for travellers by car, motorhome, caravan or tent. For each country, hundreds of cities and towns are monitored simultaneously. Data comes from Open-Meteo, which aggregates global weather observations and forecasts at 15-minute resolution, making VanSky one of the most up-to-date weather tools for road travellers.

Compare countries and cities by VanSky score and pick your next stop

164 countries Updated: 14 Oct, 02:14 Open-Meteo

What the score means

70+

comfortable

40–70

moderate

<40

harsh

VanSky helps you see at a glance where it will be most comfortable over the next week — in which country, and in which of its cities. A single 0–100 score brings together the real weather: warmth, wind, rain, sun for solar panels and sea temperature; the forecast runs 7 days ahead and is updated several times a day. Scores above 70 mean comfortable conditions for camping and outdoor travel; below 40 expect rain, strong wind or cold. The data comes from the Open-Meteo weather model covering 164 countries, and every country page breaks the score down by city with a 7-day outlook. Good for any trip — by car, motorhome, caravan or with a tent.

Best conditions now — 164 countries

1 Malta 98
2 Tunisia 95
3 Lesotho 94
4 Chile 92
5 Algeria 92
6 Italy 92
7 Ethiopia 91
8 Rwanda 91
9 Turkmenistan 91
10 Uzbekistan 91

∅ 7-day average

Country	VanSky	Temp.	Solar	Water
Malta	98	24° / 20°	1.9 kWh	25°
Tunisia	95	26° / 18°	1.8 kWh	25°
Lesotho	94	18° / 10°	2 kWh	—
Chile	92	19° / 9°	1.8 kWh	16°
Algeria	92	24° / 14°	1.8 kWh	24°
Italy	92	23° / 14°	1.8 kWh	23°
Ethiopia	91	29° / 17°	2 kWh	—
Rwanda	91	28° / 16°	2.7 kWh	—
Turkmenistan	91	27° / 13°	1.8 kWh	—
Uzbekistan	91	23° / 10°	1.7 kWh	—
New Zealand	90	19° / 14°	1.2 kWh	17°
Uruguay	90	19° / 13°	1.3 kWh	16°
Armenia	89	21° / 10°	1.6 kWh	—
Azerbaijan	89	20° / 14°	1.6 kWh	—
Bhutan	89	16° / 4°	2.2 kWh	—
Switzerland	89	21° / 12°	1.4 kWh	—
Spain	89	25° / 18°	1.7 kWh	24°
France	89	22° / 14°	1.4 kWh	23°
Georgia	89	25° / 13°	1.5 kWh	22°
Kenya	89	27° / 16°	2.7 kWh	27°
Andorra	88	16° / 8°	1.8 kWh	—
Australia	88	21° / 15°	1.8 kWh	24°
Madagascar	88	26° / 13°	3.1 kWh	26°
Portugal	88	24° / 17°	1.8 kWh	22°
South Africa	88	30° / 15°	2.5 kWh	16°
Albania	87	21° / 12°	1.8 kWh	24°
Jordan	87	26° / 16°	1.7 kWh	26°
South Korea	87	17° / 9°	2 kWh	23°
Kazakhstan	87	22° / 11°	1.4 kWh	—
Malawi	87	34° / 21°	2.9 kWh	—

Country	VanSky	Temp.	Solar	Water	Conditions

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Malta 98

Tunisia 95

Lesotho 94

Chile 92

Algeria 92

Italy 92

Ethiopia 91

Rwanda 91

Turkmenistan 91

Uzbekistan 91

New Zealand 90

Uruguay 90

Armenia 89

Azerbaijan 89

Bhutan 89

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% — temperature + humidity
Sunshine 25% — panel charge, mood; in heat the sun is no longer a bonus
Precipitation 25% — rain → muddy ground
Wind 15% — awning, driving, noise
Extremes override all: frost, heat, storm, downpour
Heat counts by feels-like temperature: at 32°+ the score can’t reach “Comfortable”, muggy nights lower it further
A dangerous day drags the week down: a storm or downpour in the forecast keeps the week from being “Comfortable”
Bonus: warm sea, high panel output

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Best conditions now Best conditions this week

1 Malta 98
2 Tunisia 95
3 Lesotho 94
4 Chile 92
5 Algeria 92

Tough conditions

1 Bahrain 3
2 Kuwait 8
3 Qatar 9
4 Senegal 10
5 Singapore 16

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VanSky index?

VanSky is a 0–100 numeric index showing how comfortable today's weather is for travel. A value above 80 means ideal conditions — warm temperature, light wind, plenty of sun, no rain. Between 60 and 79 it's comfortable for most travellers. Between 40 and 59 conditions are acceptable but may need planning. Below 40 are tough conditions: cold, heavy rain or strong wind. The index is recalculated several times a day from real Open-Meteo satellite data.

What data is used to calculate the index?

The VanSky index is calculated using six weighted components from Open-Meteo real-time data: thermal comfort (temperature combined with humidity), precipitation amount, wind strength, peak sun hours for solar panel output, sea surface temperature for coastal areas, and a storm penalty applied during severe weather events. Each component is normalized to a 0–100 scale and combined into the final score. The calculation runs several times a day to reflect rapidly changing weather patterns.

How many countries does VanSky cover?

VanSky tracks weather comfort across 164 countries in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America — the most popular destinations for travellers by car, motorhome, caravan or tent. For each country, hundreds of cities and towns are monitored simultaneously. Data comes from Open-Meteo, which aggregates global weather observations and forecasts at 15-minute resolution, making VanSky one of the most up-to-date weather tools for road travellers.