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Ideal 85 / 100
47%
22%
27%
Ideal 47% Comfortable 22% Acceptable 27% Challenging 3%
Best spot: Moquegua Department — 95
Typical conditions: 76
Cities: 58 Regions: 26 Updated: 19 Jul, 15:06 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 58 cities in Peru 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 26 regions of Peru 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 Peru by VanSky Regions of Peru

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Moquegua
Moquegua Department
95
Tacna
Tacna Department
94
Chincha Alta
Ica Department
94
Huánuco
Huanuco Department
94
Chachapoyas
Amazonas Department
94
Ilo
Moquegua Department
92
Villa Poeta José Gálvez Barrenechea
Lima Department
91
Breña
Lima Department
91
Lima
Lima
91
Callao
Callao Region
91
Pisco
Ica Department
90
Cajamarca
Cajamarca Department
90
Ica
Ica Department
90
Jesus Maria
Lima Department
89
Miraflores
Lima Department
89

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 Moquegua 95
  2. 2 Chosica 82
  3. 3 Tacna 94
  4. 4 Chincha Alta 94
  5. 5 Huánuco 94

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 San Juan 35
  2. 2 Iquitos 35
  3. 3 Belen 35
  4. 4 San Fernando 31
  5. 5 Pucallpa 31

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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🇵🇪 Peru — fuel prices

Updated: 18.07.2026

Gasolina 90

$1.43 /l

PEN4.85 · €1.25/l

73 of 141

pricier than 51% of countries

Midgrade

$1.52 /l

PEN5.15 · €1.33/l

44 of 94

cheaper than 54% of countries

Diésel

$1.65 /l

PEN5.60 · €1.44/l

91 of 142

pricier than 63% of countries

LPG

$0.55 /l

PEN1.87 · €0.48/l

8 of 52

cheaper than 87% of countries

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