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France — VanSky Motorhome Comfort Index

Daily data: warmth, sun and sea across the world

VanSky comfort index for France — 950 cities with daily updated weather data. Compare temperature, wind, solar output, and sea conditions to choose the best spot for your motorhome.

Cities: 950 Updated: 14 Apr, 21:12 Open-Meteo
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Fréjus 94
Saint-Raphaël 94
Sainte-Maxime 94
Solliès-Pont 94
Cannes 90
Saint-Laurent-du-Var 90
Plaine du Var 90
Mandelieu-la-Napoule 90
Les Moulins 90
Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume 90
Brignoles 90
Roquebrune-sur-Argens 90
Hyères 87
Draguignan 87
La Garde 87

VanSky Index

Weather index for vanlifers: from 0 to 100. Calculated daily from real weather data — temperature, precipitation, 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
  • Precipitation 25% — rain → muddy ground
  • Wind 15% — awning, driving, noise
  • Extremes override all: frost, storm, downpour
  • Bonus: warm sea, high panel output

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated every 3h

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Best cities now Best cities this week

  1. 1 Fréjus 94
  2. 2 Saint-Raphaël 94
  3. 3 Sainte-Maxime 94
  4. 4 Solliès-Pont 94
  5. 5 Cannes 90

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc 32
  2. 2 Passy 32
  3. 3 Sallanches 35
  4. 4 Pontarlier 35
  5. 5 Le Puy-en-Velay 39

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best city in France 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 France?
Weather data for all cities in France is updated every 3 hours from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.

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🇫🇷 France — fuel prices

Updated: 12.04.2026

Diesel

$2.64 /l

€2.26 · £1.97/l

106 of 120

pricier than 88% of countries

Petrol

$2.36 /l

€2.02 · £1.76/l

105 of 120

pricier than 87% of countries

LPG

$1.18 /l

€1.01 · £0.88/l

36 of 45

pricier than 78% of countries

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