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Ideal 86 / 100
46%
43%
11%
Ideal 46% Comfortable 43% Acceptable 11%
Best spot: Antofagasta Region — 94
Typical conditions: 81
Cities: 56 Regions: 16 Updated: 16 Sep, 21:01 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
97
Arica
Arica y Parinacota Region
97
Alto Hospicio
Tarapacá Region
96
Iquique
Tarapacá Region
96
Peñalolén
Santiago Metropolitan Region
96
Ovalle
Coquimbo Region
96
Los Andes
Valparaíso Region
95
Rancagua
O'Higgins Region
95
Copiapó
Atacama Region
95
Ñuñoa
Santiago Metropolitan Region
94
Puente Alto
Santiago Metropolitan Region
94
Curicó
Maule Región
94
Chillán
Ñuble Region
94
Chiguayante
Biobío Region
94
Concepción
Biobío Region
94

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 Antofagasta 97
  2. 2 Alto Hospicio 96
  3. 3 Iquique 96
  4. 4 San Felipe 93
  5. 5 Coquimbo 81

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Punta Arenas 45
  2. 2 Coyhaique 52
  3. 3 Puerto Montt 75
  4. 4 Los Ángeles 81
  5. 5 Villa Mercedes 94

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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CL Chile — fuel prices

Updated: 12.09.2026

Gasolina 93

$1.58 /l

CLP1,505.91 · €1.37/l

101 of 168

pricier than 60% of countries

Gasolina 95

$1.59 /l

CLP1,519.90 · €1.38/l

48 of 102

cheaper than 54% of countries

Gasolina 97

$1.63 /l

CLP1,559.89 · €1.42/l

14 of 28

cheaper than 54% of countries

Diésel

$1.45 /l

CLP1,380.56 · €1.25/l

73 of 167

cheaper than 57% of countries

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