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Comfortable 69 / 100
94%
Ideal 1% Comfortable 94% Acceptable 4%
Best spot: Nógrád County — 83
Typical conditions: 66
Cities: 49 Regions: 20 Updated: 30 Aug, 18:14 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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Salgótarján
Nógrád County
81
Pécs
Baranya County
77
Eger
Heves County
74
Nyíregyháza
Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County
73
Tatabánya
Komárom-Esztergom County
73
Sopron
Győr-Moson-Sopron County
73
Veszprém
Veszprém County
71
Miskolc
Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County
71
Debrecen
Hajdú-Bihar County
69
Győr
Győr-Moson-Sopron County
68
Zalaegerszeg
Zala County
67
Újpest
Budapest
66
Szombathely
Vas County
65
Székesfehérvár
Fejér County
65
58

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 Salgótarján 81
  2. 2 Eger 74
  3. 3 Veszprém 71
  4. 4 Szombathely 65
  5. 5 Debrecen 69

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Szekszárd 58
  2. 2 Szolnok 58
  3. 3 Szeged 58
  4. 4 Pestlőrinc 58
  5. 5 Kaposvár 58

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.

HU Hungary — fuel prices

Updated: 30.08.2026

Super E10

$1.89 /l

HUF596.71 · €1.63/l

133 of 168

pricier than 79% of countries

Super Plus 98

$2.11 /l

HUF665.01 · €1.82/l

72 of 100

pricier than 71% of countries

Gázolaj

$2.10 /l

HUF662.71 · €1.81/l

131 of 166

pricier than 78% of countries

Prémium gázolaj

$2.42 /l

HUF761.65 · €2.09/l

30 of 44

pricier than 66% of countries

Autógáz

$1.13 /l

HUF355.41 · €0.97/l

41 of 54

pricier than 74% of countries

CNG

$2.54 /l

HUF800.40 · €2.19/l

15 of 15

pricier than 93% of countries

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