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Ideal 80 / 100
27%
34%
29%
10%
Ideal 27% Comfortable 34% Acceptable 29% Challenging 10%
Best spot: Gansu — 95
Typical conditions: 69
Cities: 405 Regions: 31 Updated: 31 Aug, 00:05 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 405 cities in China 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 31 regions of China 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 China by VanSky Regions of China

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Xinzhou
Shanxi
100
98
Wuwei
Gansu
98
Luomen
Gansu
98
Sanchazi
Jilin
98
Hepingjie
Jilin
98
Laojunmiao
Gansu
97
Liuhe
Jilin
97
Qiaotou
Qinghai
97
Baishan
Jilin
97
Xining
Qinghai
97
Wushan
Gansu
96
Pan’an
Gansu
96
Dingxi
Gansu
96
Guyuan
Ningxia
96

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 Yuxia 76
  2. 2 Shiguai 87
  3. 3 Lixian 95
  4. 4 Dongsheng 87
  5. 5 Laojunmiao 97

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Yangshuo 33
  2. 2 Fenghuang 49
  3. 3 Jiuzhaigou 69
  4. 4 Wulingyuan 64
  5. 5 Zhangjiajie 50

Frequently Asked Questions

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

CN China — fuel prices

Updated: 30.08.2026

92号汽油

$1.20 /l

CNY8.08 · €1.04/l

48 of 168

cheaper than 72% of countries

95号汽油

$1.27 /l

CNY8.57 · €1.10/l

24 of 100

cheaper than 77% of countries

98号汽油

$1.50 /l

CNY10.10 · €1.30/l

12 of 28

cheaper than 61% of countries

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$1.15 /l

CNY7.76 · €1.00/l

38 of 166

cheaper than 78% of countries

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