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Ideal 90 / 100
57%
30%
Ideal 57% Comfortable 30% Acceptable 8% Challenging 5% Extreme 0%
Best spot: Sidama Region — 96
Typical conditions: 87
Cities: 74 Regions: 14 Updated: 16 Jul, 09:10 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 74 cities in Ethiopia 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 14 regions of Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia by VanSky Regions of Ethiopia

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Harar
Harari Region
99
Sodo
South Ethiopia Regional State
99
Bodītī
South Ethiopia Regional State
98
Mīzan Teferī
South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region
98
Waliso
Oromia Region
98
Wendo
Sidama Region
97
‘Alemaya
Oromia Region
97
Duramē
Central Ethiopia Regional State
97
Hagere Maryam
Oromia Region
97
Butajīra
Central Ethiopia Regional State
97
Ciro
Central Ethiopia Regional State
97
Negēlē
Oromia Region
96
Āsela
Oromia Region
96
Goba
Oromia Region
96
Yirga ‘Alem
Sidama Region
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 Awasa 94
  2. 2 Bodītī 98
  3. 3 Hosa’ina 93
  4. 4 Negēlē 96
  5. 5 Wendo 97

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Samara 18
  2. 2 Ārabī 38
  3. 3 Gambēla 45
  4. 4 Kobo 45
  5. 5 Dire Dawa 58

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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🇪🇹 Ethiopia — fuel prices

Updated: 11.07.2026

Unleaded 95

$1.04 /l

ETB167.46 · €0.91/l

32 of 133

cheaper than 77% of countries

Diesel

$1.12 /l

ETB180.46 · €0.98/l

38 of 134

cheaper than 72% of countries

Kerosene

$0.94 /l

ETB151.39 · €0.82/l

7 of 18

cheaper than 67% of countries

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