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14%
Ideal 85% Comfortable 14% Acceptable 0%
Best spot: Quebec — 93
Typical conditions: 86
Cities: 155 Regions: 12 Updated: 19 Jul, 15:06 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 155 cities in Canada 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 12 regions of Canada 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 Canada by VanSky Regions of Canada

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South Surrey
British Columbia
100
Ahuntsic-Cartierville
Quebec
100
Saint-Léonard
Quebec
100
Granby
Quebec
100
Saint-Michel
Quebec
100
Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles
Quebec
100
Montréal-Nord
Quebec
100
Laval
Quebec
100
Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie
Quebec
100
Terrebonne
Quebec
100
Ville-Marie
Quebec
100
Saint-Laurent
Quebec
100
Saint-Hubert
Quebec
100
Verdun
Quebec
100
Drummondville
Quebec
100

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 Lévis 99
  2. 2 South Surrey 100
  3. 3 Ahuntsic-Cartierville 100
  4. 4 Saint-Léonard 100
  5. 5 Granby 100

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Medicine Hat 98
  2. 2 St. John's 88
  3. 3 Confederation 45
  4. 4 Lethbridge 95
  5. 5 Winnipeg 53

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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