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Acceptable 49 / 100
21%
42%
32%
Ideal 4% Comfortable 21% Acceptable 42% Challenging 32%
Best spot: Rio Grande do Sul — 84
Typical conditions: 42
Cities: 400 Regions: 27 Updated: 11 Oct, 06:01 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 400 cities in Brazil 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 27 regions of Brazil 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 Brazil by VanSky Regions of Brazil

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Alegrete
Rio Grande do Sul
95
Uruguaiana
Rio Grande do Sul
93
São Borja
Rio Grande do Sul
90
Castro
Paraná
90
Sant'Ana do Livramento
Rio Grande do Sul
90
Lages
Santa Catarina
90
Gravataí
Rio Grande do Sul
89
Bento Gonçalves
Rio Grande do Sul
89
Farroupilha
Rio Grande do Sul
89
Capão da Canoa
Rio Grande do Sul
89
São Leopoldo
Rio Grande do Sul
88
88
Araucária
Paraná
88
Campos do Jordão
São Paulo
88
Caxias do Sul
Rio Grande do Sul
87

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 Uruguaiana 93
  2. 2 Alegrete 95
  3. 3 São Borja 90
  4. 4 São Gabriel 83
  5. 5 Castro 90

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best city in Brazil 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 Brazil?
Weather data for all cities in Brazil is updated several times a day from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.

BR Brazil — fuel prices

Updated: 03.10.2026

Gasolina Comum

$1.32 /L

BRL6.59 · €1.18/L

54 of 170

cheaper than 69% of countries

RON 95

$1.36 /L

BRL6.77 · €1.21/L

26 of 104

cheaper than 76% of countries

Diesel S10

$1.45 /L

BRL7.22 · €1.29/L

63 of 170

cheaper than 64% of countries

GNV

$0.97 /m³

BRL4.84 · €0.87/m³

7 of 8

pricier than 75% of countries

Etanol

$0.87 /L

BRL4.32 · €0.77/L

1 of 6

cheaper than 100% of countries

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