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Ideal 86 / 100
47%
51%
Ideal 47% Comfortable 51% Acceptable 1%
Best spot: British Columbia — 93
Typical conditions: 80
Cities: 155 Regions: 12 Updated: 15 Jul, 18:06 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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Victoria
British Columbia
100
Airdrie
Alberta
100
Calgary
Alberta
100
Saanich
British Columbia
99
Grande Prairie
Alberta
99
Les Rivières
Quebec
99
Nanaimo
British Columbia
98
Beauport
Quebec
98
Charlesbourg
Quebec
98
La Cité-Limoilou
Quebec
98
La Haute-Saint-Charles
Quebec
98
North Vancouver
British Columbia
95
Québec
Quebec
95
Sainte-Foy
Quebec
95
Fredericton
New Brunswick
95

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 South Surrey 93
  2. 2 North Vancouver 95
  3. 3 Brighouse-City Centre 94
  4. 4 Richmond 94
  5. 5 Victoria 100

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Windsor 35
  2. 2 Medicine Hat 87
  3. 3 St. Albert 90
  4. 4 Kelowna 75
  5. 5 Sarnia 45

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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