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Comfortable 76 / 100
96%
Ideal 4% Comfortable 96%
Best spot: Southwest Finland — 80
Typical conditions: 74
Cities: 24 Regions: 18 Updated: 10 Sep, 15:01 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 24 cities in Finland 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 18 regions of Finland 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 Finland by VanSky Regions of Finland

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Salo
Southwest Finland
84
Hämeenlinna
Kanta-Häme
84
Turku
Southwest Finland
83
Pori
Satakunta
83
Tampere
Pirkanmaa
83
East Helsinki
Uusimaa
83
Lahti
Päijät-Häme
83
Espoo
Uusimaa
82
Vantaa
Uusimaa
82
Porvoo
Uusimaa
81
Helsinki
Uusimaa
81
Jyväskylä
Central Finland
81
Mikkeli
South Savo
81
Kotka
Kymenlaakso
80
Kouvola
Kymenlaakso
80

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 Salo 84
  2. 2 Turku 83
  3. 3 Espoo 82
  4. 4 Hämeenlinna 84
  5. 5 Pori 83

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Rovaniemi 70
  2. 2 Kajaani 55
  3. 3 Mikkeli 81
  4. 4 Kuopio 78
  5. 5 Lappeenranta 76

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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