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Acceptable 46 / 100
39%
51%
Ideal 1% Comfortable 8% Acceptable 39% Challenging 51%
Best spot: Highland Papua — 86
Typical conditions: 39
Cities: 274 Regions: 38 Updated: 21 Sep, 18:01 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 274 cities in Indonesia 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 38 regions of Indonesia 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.

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Top cities in Indonesia by VanSky Regions of Indonesia

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Wamena
Highland Papua
85
Batu
East Java
78
Kabanjahe
North Sumatra
77
Banjar
West Java
74
Singosari
East Java
72
Bali
72
Sidikalang
North Sumatra
70
Lembang
West Java
69
Lombok
69
Paseh
West Java
68
Garut
West Java
67
Padangpanjang
West Sumatra
67
Sumedang
West Java
66
Sumedang Utara
West Java
66
Bukittinggi
West Sumatra
63

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 Wamena 85
  2. 2 Batu 78
  3. 3 Garut 67
  4. 4 Singosari 72
  5. 5 Kabanjahe 77

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Purwodadi 20
  2. 2 Pecangaan 23
  3. 3 Palangkaraya 12
  4. 4 Martapura 25
  5. 5 Barabai 21

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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ID Indonesia — fuel prices

Updated: 19.09.2026

Pertamax

$0.91 /l

IDR16,210.29 · €0.79/l

20 of 167

cheaper than 89% of countries

Pertamax Turbo

$1.12 /l

IDR19,900.95 · €0.97/l

16 of 101

cheaper than 85% of countries

Solar

$1.35 /l

IDR24,074.16 · €1.18/l

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cheaper than 65% of countries

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