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Mexico

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Comfortable 72 / 100
43%
15%
11%
31%
Ideal 43% Comfortable 15% Acceptable 11% Challenging 31%
Best spot: Tlaxcala — 93
Typical conditions: 48
Cities: 238 Regions: 32 Updated: 28 Aug, 18:12 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 238 cities in Mexico 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 32 regions of Mexico 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 Mexico by VanSky Regions of Mexico

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Coatepec
Veracruz
100
Huauchinango
Puebla
98
Tehuacán
Puebla
98
Zacatecas
Zacatecas
98
Orizaba
Veracruz
97
Mexico City
Mexico City
97
Benito Juárez
Mexico City
97
Iztacalco
Mexico City
97
Colonia del Valle
Mexico City
97
Colonia Nativitas
Mexico City
97
Coyoacán
Mexico City
97
Huamantla
Tlaxcala
96
San Luis Potosí
San Luis Potosí
96
Benito Juarez
Mexico City
96
Arandas
Jalisco
96

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 Coatepec 100
  2. 2 Orizaba 97
  3. 3 Huauchinango 98
  4. 4 Mexico City 97
  5. 5 San Cristóbal 94

Frequently Asked Questions

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

MX Mexico — fuel prices

Updated: 22.08.2026

Magna

$1.40 /l

MXN23.78 · €1.20/l

69 of 142

cheaper than 52% of countries

Premium

$1.68 /l

MXN28.56 · €1.44/l

52 of 94

pricier than 54% of countries

Diésel

$1.59 /l

MXN27.01 · €1.37/l

79 of 142

pricier than 55% of countries

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