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Costa Rica
Compare countries and cities by VanSky score and pick your next stop Compare regions by VanSky score and pick your destination
Comfortable
72 / 100
44%
27%
16%
13%
Ideal 44%
Comfortable 27%
Acceptable 16%
Challenging 13%
Best spot: Cartago Province — 92
Typical conditions: 59
A comparison of 8 cities in Costa Rica 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 7 regions of Costa Rica 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.
Top cities in Costa Rica by VanSky Regions of Costa Rica
| City | VanSky | Temp. | Solar | Wind | Water | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cartago
Cartago Province
|
95 | 22° / 16° | 2 kWh | 20 (↑36) km/h | — | |
|
San José
San José Province
|
90 | 24° / 18° | 1.8 kWh | 17 (↑59) km/h | — | |
|
Heredia
Heredia Province
|
84 | 26° / 20° | 1.9 kWh | 16 km/h | — | |
|
San Francisco
Heredia Province
|
84 | 26° / 20° | 1.9 kWh | 16 km/h | — | |
|
Alajuela
Alajuela Province
|
72 | 28° / 22° | 1.8 kWh | 17 (↑28) km/h | — | |
|
Liberia
Guanacaste Province
|
34 | 34° / 25° | 2.6 kWh | 25 (↑44) km/h | — | |
|
Limón
Limón Province
|
31 | 28° / 27° | 1.9 kWh | 9 km/h | — | |
|
Puntarenas
Puntarenas Province
|
25 | 32° / 28° | 2.1 kWh | 14 (↑28) km/h | — |
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72
Alajuela Province
Liberia
34
Guanacaste Province
Limón
31
Limón Province
Puntarenas
25
Puntarenas Province
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose the best city in Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica?
Weather data for all cities in Costa Rica is updated several times a day from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.
Costa Rica — fuel prices
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Updated: 30.08.2026
Plus 91
$1.68 /l
CRC757.28 · €1.45/l
113 of 168
pricier than 67% of countries
Super
$1.60 /l
CRC721.17 · €1.38/l
50 of 100
cheaper than 51% of countries
Diésel
$1.40 /l
CRC628.38 · €1.21/l
70 of 166
cheaper than 58% of countries
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