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Acceptable 51 / 100
70%
27%
Comfortable 4% Acceptable 70% Challenging 27%
Best spot: Agder — 58
Typical conditions: 48
Cities: 33 Regions: 15 Updated: 11 Oct, 06:01 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 33 cities in Norway 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 15 regions of Norway 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 Norway by VanSky Regions of Norway

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Molde
Møre og Romsdal
68
Stavanger
Rogaland
66
Ålesund
Møre og Romsdal
64
Sandnes
Rogaland
60
Åndalsnes
Møre og Romsdal
58
Kristiansand
Agder
55
Stryn
Vestland
55
Bergen
Vestland
54
Arendal
Agder
51
Sandefjord
Vestfold
49
Henningsvær
Nordland
48
Reine
Nordland
45
Tønsberg
Vestfold
44
Sarpsborg
Østfold
42
Skien
Telemark
42

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 Molde 68
  2. 2 Kristiansand 55
  3. 3 Stavanger 66
  4. 4 Åndalsnes 58
  5. 5 Fredrikstad 37

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Tromsø 29
  2. 2 Geiranger 35
  3. 3 Fossbergom 31
  4. 4 Hammerfest 35
  5. 5 Svolvær 41

Frequently Asked Questions

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

NO Norway — fuel prices

Updated: 03.10.2026

Super 95

$2.28 /L

NOK21.75 · €2.03/L

150 of 170

pricier than 88% of countries

Super Plus 98

$2.91 /L

NOK27.79 · €2.60/L

100 of 104

pricier than 95% of countries

Diesel

$2.49 /L

NOK23.77 · €2.22/L

150 of 170

pricier than 88% of countries

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