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Best regions in Kazakhstan for vanlife — VanSky ranking

Compare regions by VanSky score and pick your direction

Comparison of 21 regions in Kazakhstan by VanSky score — where it is most comfortable to travel by campervan today. Temperature, wind, solar output and coastal conditions.

Regions: 21 Updated: 31 May, 15:14 Open-Meteo

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Regions of Kazakhstan

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Mangystau Region
100
East Kazakhstan Region
98
Aktobe Region
98
Atyrau Region
95
Kyzylorda Region
95
Kostanay Region
94
West Kazakhstan Region
94
Almaty Region
91
Zhetisu Region
88
Almaty Qalasy
88
Abai Region
87
Baikonur
86
Turkistan Region
85
Pavlodar Region
83
North Kazakhstan Region
82

VanSky Index

Weather index for vanlifers: from 0 to 100. Calculated daily from real weather data — temperature, precipitation, 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
  • Precipitation 25% — rain → muddy ground
  • Wind 15% — awning, driving, noise
  • Extremes override all: frost, storm, downpour
  • Bonus: warm sea, high panel output

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated every 3h

Best regions now Best regions this week

  1. 1 Mangystau Region 100
  2. 2 Akmola Region 80
  3. 3 East Kazakhstan Region 98
  4. 4 Astana Qalasy 80
  5. 5 Atyrau Region 95

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Shymkent Qalasy 70
  2. 2 Almaty Qalasy 88
  3. 3 Aktobe Region 98
  4. 4 Ulytau Region 80
  5. 5 Jambyl Region 75

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best city in Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan?
Weather data for all cities in Kazakhstan is updated every 3 hours from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.

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🇰🇿 Kazakhstan — fuel prices

Updated: 30.05.2026

Diesel

$0.68 /l

₸330.50 · €0.58/l

12 of 127

cheaper than 91% of countries

Petrol

$0.48 /l

₸234.51 · €0.41/l

5 of 126

cheaper than 97% of countries

LPG

$0.22 /l

₸108.37 · €0.19/l

2 of 46

cheaper than 98% of countries

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