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Ideal 86 / 100
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Ideal 80% Comfortable 20%
Best spot: Jerusalem District — 89
Typical conditions: 82
Cities: 41 Regions: 7 Updated: 14 Oct, 03:01 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 41 cities in Israel 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 7 regions of Israel 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 Israel by VanSky Regions of Israel

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Rosh Pinna
Northern District
86
Safed
Northern District
86
Jerusalem
Jerusalem District
84
West Jerusalem
Jerusalem District
84
Ariel
Judea and Samaria Area
82
Zikhron Ya‘aqov
Haifa District
78
Bet Shemesh
Jerusalem District
77
Modiin Ilit
Jerusalem District
77
Modi‘in Makkabbim Re‘ut
Central District
77
Ness Ziona
Central District
76
Reẖovot
Central District
76
Nahariyya
Northern District
75
Beersheba
Southern District
74
Umm el Faḥm
Haifa District
73
Lod
Central District
73

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 Jerusalem 84
  2. 2 Rosh Pinna 86
  3. 3 Safed 86
  4. 4 West Jerusalem 84
  5. 5 Ariel 82

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Netanya 60
  2. 2 Hadera 60
  3. 3 Tiberias 49
  4. 4 Tel Aviv 66
  5. 5 Ramat Gan 66

Frequently Asked Questions

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