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Acceptable 53 / 100
97%
Comfortable 3% Acceptable 97%
Best spot: Căuşeni — 61
Typical conditions: 48
Cities: 39 Updated: 29 Jul, 15:05 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 39 cities in Moldova 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 Moldova by VanSky

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Căuşeni
97
Dnestrovsc
97
Tiraspol
97
Bender
97
Cimişlia
97
Codru
97
Chisinau
97
Soroca
97
Briceni
97
Ceadîr-Lunga
96
Basarabeasca
96
Rîbniţa
96
Camenca
96
Edineţ
96
Floreşti
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 Căuşeni 97
  2. 2 Ceadîr-Lunga 96
  3. 3 Taraclia 93
  4. 4 Nisporeni 95
  5. 5 Dnestrovsc 97

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Dancu 94
  2. 2 Ialoveni 94
  3. 3 Dubăsari 94
  4. 4 Durleşti 94
  5. 5 Bălţi 95

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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Updated: 25.07.2026

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$1.71 /l

MDL30.11 · €1.50/l

98 of 140

pricier than 69% of countries

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$1.72 /l

MDL30.29 · €1.51/l

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pricier than 63% of countries

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