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Australia — VanSky Motorhome Comfort Index

Daily data: warmth, sun and sea across the world

VanSky comfort index for Australia — 134 cities with daily updated weather data. Compare temperature, wind, solar output, and sea conditions to choose the best spot for your motorhome.

Cities: 134 Updated: 15 Apr, 03:12 Open-Meteo
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Sydney 98
Brisbane 96
Newcastle 94
Central Coast 94
Pittwater 94
Port Macquarie 94
Dubbo 94
Castle Hill 94
Auburn 94
Baulkham Hills 94
Bankstown 94
Maroubra 94
Hurstville 94
Merrylands 94
Randwick 94

VanSky Index

Weather index for vanlifers: from 0 to 100. Calculated daily from real weather data — temperature, precipitation, 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
  • Precipitation 25% — rain → muddy ground
  • Wind 15% — awning, driving, noise
  • Extremes override all: frost, storm, downpour
  • Bonus: warm sea, high panel output

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated every 3h

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Best cities now Best cities this week

  1. 1 Sydney 98
  2. 2 Brisbane 96
  3. 3 Newcastle 94
  4. 4 Central Coast 94
  5. 5 Pittwater 94

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Sandy Bay 45
  2. 2 Hobart 45
  3. 3 Kingston 54
  4. 4 Mackay 55
  5. 5 Morwell 56

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 every 3 hours from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.

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🇦🇺 Australia — fuel prices

Updated: 12.04.2026

Diesel

$2.20 /l

AUD3.10 · €1.87/l

80 of 120

pricier than 66% of countries

Petrol

$1.59 /l

AUD2.24 · €1.35/l

62 of 120

pricier than 51% of countries

LPG

$1.02 /l

AUD1.44 · €0.87/l

20 of 45

cheaper than 58% of countries

All countries Prices: Australia

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