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Challenging 38 / 100
22%
77%
Comfortable 1% Acceptable 22% Challenging 77%
Best spot: Sabah — 57
Typical conditions: 37
Cities: 148 Regions: 16 Updated: 25 Jul, 03:12 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 148 cities in Malaysia 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 16 regions of Malaysia 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 Malaysia by VanSky Regions of Malaysia

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Taiping
Perak
50
Kuala Kubu Baharu
Selangor
48
Setapak
Selangor
46
Taman Melati
Kuala Lumpur
46
Taman Melawati
Selangor
46
Wangsa Maju
Kuala Lumpur
46
Bercham
Perak
45
Donggongon
Sabah
45
Ipoh
Perak
45
Kampung Manjoi
Perak
45
Keningau
Sabah
45
Kulai
Johor
45
Taman Senai
Johor
45
Kluang
Johor
44
Hulu Langat
Selangor
43

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 Setapak 46
  2. 2 Taman Melati 46
  3. 3 Taman Melawati 46
  4. 4 Wangsa Maju 46
  5. 5 Hulu Langat 43

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Labuan 23
  2. 2 Bandar Labuan 23
  3. 3 Pasir Puteh 23
  4. 4 Pasir Mas 23
  5. 5 Kuala Nerus 16

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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