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Comfortable 65 / 100
49%
44%
Ideal 2% Comfortable 5% Acceptable 49% Challenging 44%
Best spot: Jammu and Kashmir — 88
Typical conditions: 45
Cities: 400 Regions: 36 Updated: 15 Oct, 02:13 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 400 cities in India 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 36 regions of India 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 India by VanSky Regions of India

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Kohima
Nagaland
96
Gangtok
Sikkim
92
Dārjiling
West Bengal
90
Udhampur
Jammu and Kashmir
90
Ooty
Tamil Nadu
88
Bāramūla
Jammu and Kashmir
87
Sopur
Jammu and Kashmir
87
Mawlai-Mawïong
Meghalaya
87
Shillong
Meghalaya
87
Jammu
Jammu and Kashmir
86
Haldwani
Uttarakhand
85
Soyībug
Jammu and Kashmir
85
Srinagar
Jammu and Kashmir
85
Shimla
Himachal Pradesh
84
Anantnag
Jammu and Kashmir
84

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 Kohima 96
  2. 2 Dārjiling 90
  3. 3 Bāramūla 87
  4. 4 Udhampur 90
  5. 5 Shimla 84

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Fyzābād 21
  2. 2 Vidisha 44
  3. 3 Fatehpur 35
  4. 4 Jaunpur 30
  5. 5 Raebareli 25

Frequently Asked Questions

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