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Ideal 86 / 100
79%
12%
Ideal 79% Comfortable 12% Acceptable 9%
Best spot: Porto — 96
Typical conditions: 78
Cities: 49 Regions: 20 Updated: 17 Jul, 02:27 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 49 cities in Portugal 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 20 regions of Portugal 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 Portugal by VanSky Regions of Portugal

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Viana do Castelo
Viana do Castelo
100
Porto
Porto
100
Vila Nova de Gaia
Porto
100
Sintra
Lisbon
99
Cascais
Lisbon
99
Algueirão
Lisbon
98
Rio de Mouro
Lisbon
98
Costa Nova
Aveiro
96
Nazaré
Leiria
96
Ponta Delgada
Azores
96
Peniche
Leiria
95
Loures
Lisbon
95
Aveiro
Aveiro
95
Ericeira
Lisbon
94
Sagres
Faro
94

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 Viana do Castelo 100
  2. 2 Costa Nova 96
  3. 3 Porto 100
  4. 4 Vila Nova de Gaia 100
  5. 5 Sintra 99

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Monsaraz 58
  2. 2 Carvoeiro 58
  3. 3 Albufeira 58
  4. 4 Lagoa 58
  5. 5 Vila Real 83

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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Updated: 11.07.2026

Sin plomo 95

$2.20 /l

€1.92 · £1.63/l

122 of 133

pricier than 91% of countries

Sin plomo 98

$2.39 /l

€2.08 · £1.76/l

82 of 92

pricier than 88% of countries

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$2.09 /l

€1.83 · £1.55/l

116 of 134

pricier than 86% of countries

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$2.12 /l

€1.85 · £1.57/l

28 of 41

pricier than 66% of countries

GPL Auto

$1.08 /l

€0.94 · £0.80/l

37 of 51

pricier than 71% of countries

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