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Bansko — VanSky 91 (Ideal)
Small town · Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
13°
Clear
VanSky
91
Ideal
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Worse later this week
Feels like
10°C
Wind
12 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
57%
UV
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VanSky index for Bansko, Bulgaria — 91 out of 100 (Ideal). 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”.
Bansko, Bulgaria — VanSky 91 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #2 of 85 cities in the country (as of 16 August 2026). Temperature 24°C, wind 12 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
Sleep
100
12°C
Night temperature
Solar
67
2.9 kWh
for 500W panels
• sunny 13h
Driving
100
12 km/h
Wind speed
(gusts 36)
Condensation
Low
57%
Humidity level
• Dew point 4.2°C
comfortable
Awning
Caution
36 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Good
20
AQI
PM2.5: 4.9 μg/m³
Upcoming forecast
Mo
17.08
day
24°
night
12°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts
36 км/ч
VanSky
98
comfort
Tu
18.08
day
25°
night
16°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts
46 км/ч
VanSky
98
comfort
We
19.08
day
24°
night
15°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts
47 км/ч
VanSky
98
comfort
Th
20.08
day
27°
night
15°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
7 km/h
gusts
22 км/ч
VanSky
92
comfort
Fr
21.08
day
28°
night
16°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
7 km/h
gusts
23 км/ч
VanSky
88
comfort
Sa
22.08
day
28°
night
17°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts
28 км/ч
VanSky
90
comfort
Su
23.08
day
28°
night
17°
solar
2 kWh
wind
11 km/h
gusts
29 км/ч
VanSky
89
comfort
Solar — W Panels W
Today's output
Peak hours
7.2h
sunny 13h
Usage estimate
Travel recommendations
- Gusts up to 36.4 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
- Comfortable temperature (23.6°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.
- Air quality is excellent — windows open, enjoy fresh air.
Air Quality Today
20
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
20
Good
Air is clean — windows can be opened, no restrictions for outdoor activities.
PM2.5
4.9
μg/m³
Good
Dust
0
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
6
gr/m³
Good
Grass: 2.8
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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 Bulgaria
Bansko ranks 3 of 85 cities. Country average VanSky — 77.
Best
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Bansko?
The weekly VanSky index for Bansko is 91 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 Bansko?
Solar panel output data for Bansko 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 Bansko?
The index for Bansko is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.
Bulgaria — fuel prices
Compare fuel prices worldwide
Updated: 15.08.2026
Super E10
$1.75 /l
€1.51 · £1.29/l
98 of 143
pricier than 68% of countries
RON 100
$2.04 /l
€1.76 · £1.50/l
18 of 25
pricier than 68% of countries
Дизел
$2.02 /l
€1.74 · £1.49/l
105 of 143
pricier than 73% of countries
Premium Diesel
$2.30 /l
€1.99 · £1.70/l
25 of 41
pricier than 59% of countries
Автогаз
$0.75 /l
€0.65 · £0.55/l
16 of 55
cheaper than 73% of countries
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