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Comfortable 79 / 100
11%
89%
Ideal 11% Comfortable 89%
Best spot: Riga — 80
Typical conditions: 78
Cities: 19 Updated: 11 Sep, 03:01 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 19 cities in Latvia 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.

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 Latvia by VanSky

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Jelgava
88
Riga
87
Dārzciems
87
Salaspils
87
Tukums
87
Kuldīga
87
Mežciems
87
Mārupe
87
Liepāja
86
Bolderaja
86
Ventspils
86
Ogre
86
Daugavpils
85
Jēkabpils
84
Sigulda
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 Riga 87
  2. 2 Dārzciems 87
  3. 3 Jelgava 88
  4. 4 Salaspils 87
  5. 5 Tukums 87

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Jūrmala 81
  2. 2 Valmiera 84
  3. 3 Cēsis 83
  4. 4 Sigulda 84
  5. 5 Rēzekne 82

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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Updated: 05.09.2026

Super E10

$2.14 /l

€1.84 · £1.58/l

144 of 167

pricier than 86% of countries

Super Plus 98

$2.24 /l

€1.92 · £1.65/l

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pricier than 76% of countries

Dīzeļdegviela

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€1.95 · £1.67/l

141 of 166

pricier than 84% of countries

Premium Diesel

$2.38 /l

€2.04 · £1.75/l

29 of 46

pricier than 61% of countries

LPG

$1.08 /l

€0.93 · £0.80/l

41 of 55

pricier than 73% of countries

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