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Compare countries and cities by VanSky score and pick your next stop

Acceptable 51 / 100
90%
10%
Acceptable 90% Challenging 10%
Best spot: Tsogni — 57
Typical conditions: 47
Cities: 20 Updated: 12 Oct, 14:13 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 20 cities in Gabon 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.

∅ 7-day average

Top cities in Gabon by VanSky

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Oyem
53
Port-Gentil
53
Tsogni
52
Gamba
51
Mitzic
48
Bitam
45
Tchibanga
45
Makokou
45
Moanda
45
Akanda
40
Mouila
40
Lastoursville
39
Franceville
39
Okondja
38
Owendo
36

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 Tsogni 52
  2. 2 Oyem 53
  3. 3 Port-Gentil 53
  4. 4 Gamba 51
  5. 5 Bitam 45

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Ntoum 34
  2. 2 Oyam 33
  3. 3 Lambaréné 36
  4. 4 Mouila 40
  5. 5 Libreville 32

Frequently Asked Questions

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