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Ideal 87 / 100
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Ideal 100% Comfortable 0%
Best spot: Csongrád-Csanád County — 89
Typical conditions: 86
Cities: 49 Regions: 20 Updated: 22 Sep, 00:01 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 49 cities in Hungary 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 20 regions of Hungary 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 Hungary by VanSky Regions of Hungary

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Szombathely
Vas County
91
Szeged
Csongrád-Csanád County
90
Budapest
Budapest
90
Budapest III. kerület
Budapest
90
Budapest VIII. kerület
Budapest
90
Budapest XIX. kerület
Budapest
90
Erzsébetváros
Budapest
90
Kispest
Budapest
90
Kőbánya
Budapest
90
Szolnok
Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County
90
Zalaegerszeg
Zala County
90
Zugló
Budapest
90
Angyalföld
Budapest
90
Buda
Budapest
90
Budapest II. kerület
Budapest
90

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 Szeged 90
  2. 2 Budapest 90
  3. 3 Budapest III. kerület 90
  4. 4 Budapest VIII. kerület 90
  5. 5 Budapest XIX. kerület 90

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Tatabánya 87
  2. 2 Debrecen 89
  3. 3 Nyíregyháza 83
  4. 4 Érd 87
  5. 5 Veszprém 90

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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HU Hungary — fuel prices

Updated: 19.09.2026

Super E10

$1.98 /l

HUF627.35 · €1.72/l

132 of 167

pricier than 78% of countries

Super Plus 98

$2.27 /l

HUF720.01 · €1.98/l

79 of 101

pricier than 77% of countries

Gázolaj

$2.22 /l

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130 of 166

pricier than 78% of countries

Prémium gázolaj

$2.54 /l

HUF805.98 · €2.22/l

35 of 46

pricier than 74% of countries

Autógáz

$1.09 /l

HUF347.02 · €0.95/l

42 of 55

pricier than 75% of countries

CNG

$2.52 /l

HUF800.02 · €2.20/l

16 of 16

pricier than 94% of countries

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