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Comfortable 63 / 100
41%
59%
Comfortable 41% Acceptable 59%
Best spot: Opatija — 76
Typical conditions: 58
Cities: 46 Updated: 16 Jul, 12:13 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 46 cities in Croatia 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.

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.

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Čakovec
72
Koprivnica
71
Bjelovar
70
Požega
69
Opatija
58
Varaždin
58
Kastav
58
Centar
58
Zagreb
58
Zaprešić
58
Križevci
58
Samobor
58
Sesvete
58
Velika Gorica
58
Dugo Selo
58

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 Opatija 58
  2. 2 Čakovec 72
  3. 3 Požega 69
  4. 4 Varaždin 58
  5. 5 Kastav 58

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Korčula 36
  2. 2 Trogir 45
  3. 3 Metković 45
  4. 4 Cavtat 45
  5. 5 Šibenik 39

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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Updated: 11.07.2026

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€1.58 · £1.34/l

99 of 133

pricier than 74% of countries

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$2.35 /l

€2.05 · £1.75/l

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€1.78 · £1.52/l

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€0.73 · £0.62/l

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