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Ideal 82 / 100
59%
39%
Ideal 59% Comfortable 39% Acceptable 2%
Best spot: Queensland — 93
Typical conditions: 71
Cities: 44 Regions: 8 Updated: 28 Aug, 18:12 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 44 cities in Australia by VanSky score — how comfortable it is to travel in each today. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea. Sort by any metric and pick your next stop. A comparison of 8 regions of Australia by VanSky score — where it's most comfortable to travel right now. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea.

The country score (0–100) is computed from all of its cities, not a single point. Cities are grouped into regions, and a region's score is the median of its cities so dense clusters don't outweigh sparse ones. Final score = 0.65 × “best areas” (80th percentile of regions) + 0.35 × “typical conditions” (median of regions), so one warm city can't push the whole country to 100. Each city's score blends warmth (feels-like), sun, rain and wind, adjusted for night temperature and, on the coast, the sea. Data: Open-Meteo, refreshed several times a day.

80–100
Ideal
60–79
Comfortable
40–59
Acceptable
20–39
Challenging
0–19
Extreme

The scale above shows what share of the country's cities falls into each comfort band. “Best spot” is the most comfortable region or city this week; “typical conditions” is the median score across regions.

∅ 7-day average

Top cities in Australia by VanSky Regions of Australia

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Sunshine Coast
Queensland
98
Caloundra
Queensland
96
Hervey Bay
Queensland
95
Coffs Harbour
New South Wales
94
Bundaberg
Queensland
94
Maitland
New South Wales
94
Port Macquarie
New South Wales
94
Toowoomba
Queensland
93
Gold Coast
Queensland
93
Central Coast
New South Wales
93
Logan City
Queensland
93
Newcastle
New South Wales
93
Brisbane
Queensland
93
Rockhampton
Queensland
93
Mackay
Queensland
92

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 cities now Best cities this week

  1. 1 Hervey Bay 95
  2. 2 Toowoomba 93
  3. 3 Mackay 92
  4. 4 Sunshine Coast 98
  5. 5 Coffs Harbour 94

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Darwin 54
  2. 2 Ballarat 67
  3. 3 Launceston 72
  4. 4 Tuggeranong Administrative District 73
  5. 5 Pakenham 78

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best city in Australia for van life?
Sort cities by the VanSky column — the higher the score, the more comfortable today. Also check solar panel output and sea temperature if you plan to stay near the coast.
What does the VanSky score mean for a city?
A score from 0 to 100 reflects a composite weather assessment: thermal comfort, precipitation level, wind strength, and sunshine. 80+ is ideal, 60–79 is comfortable, 40–59 is acceptable, below 40 is challenging.
How often is data updated for Australia?
Weather data for all cities in Australia is updated several times a day from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.

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AU Australia — fuel prices

Updated: 22.08.2026

Unleaded 91

$1.48 /l

AUD2.07 · €1.27/l

75 of 142

pricier than 52% of countries

Premium 95

$1.60 /l

AUD2.23 · €1.38/l

47 of 94

cheaper than 51% of countries

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$1.67 /l

AUD2.33 · €1.44/l

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$1.82 /l

AUD2.54 · €1.57/l

93 of 142

pricier than 65% of countries

Premium Diesel

$1.83 /l

AUD2.54 · €1.57/l

15 of 40

cheaper than 65% of countries

LPG

$1.05 /l

AUD1.46 · €0.90/l

35 of 54

pricier than 63% of countries

E85

$1.78 /l

AUD2.47 · €1.53/l

6 of 6

pricier than 83% of countries

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