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Comfortable 79 / 100
12%
43%
44%
Ideal 12% Comfortable 43% Acceptable 44% Challenging 1%
Best spot: Tarapacá Region — 91
Typical conditions: 64
Cities: 56 Regions: 16 Updated: 25 Jul, 03:12 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 56 cities in Chile 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 16 regions of Chile 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 Chile by VanSky Regions of Chile

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Antofagasta
Antofagasta Region
93
Alto Hospicio
Tarapacá Region
92
Iquique
Tarapacá Region
92
Copiapó
Atacama Region
89
Arica
Arica y Parinacota Region
88
Coquimbo
Coquimbo Region
87
Calama
Antofagasta Region
86
Ovalle
Coquimbo Region
86
Villa Alemana
Valparaíso Region
85
La Serena
Coquimbo Region
84
Paine
Santiago Metropolitan Region
84
Quilicura
Santiago Metropolitan Region
82
Curicó
Maule Región
79
Talca
Maule Región
79
Colina
Santiago Metropolitan Region
78

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 Alto Hospicio 92
  2. 2 Iquique 92
  3. 3 Arica 88
  4. 4 Antofagasta 93
  5. 5 Copiapó 89

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Punta Arenas 37
  2. 2 Coyhaique 50
  3. 3 Valdivia 53
  4. 4 San Pedro de la Paz 45
  5. 5 Los Ángeles 71

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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🇨🇱 Chile — fuel prices

Updated: 18.07.2026

Gasolina 93

$1.53 /l

CLP1,448.74 · €1.35/l

82 of 141

pricier than 57% of countries

Gasolina 95

$1.58 /l

CLP1,492.67 · €1.39/l

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cheaper than 50% of countries

Gasolina 97

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CLP1,536.28 · €1.43/l

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cheaper than 50% of countries

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$1.32 /l

CLP1,250.32 · €1.16/l

62 of 142

cheaper than 57% of countries

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