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Portugal — VanSky Motorhome Comfort Index

Daily data: warmth, sun and sea across the world

VanSky comfort index for Portugal — 270 cities with daily updated weather data. Compare temperature, wind, solar output, and sea conditions to choose the best spot for your motorhome.

Cities: 270 Updated: 14 Apr, 15:23 Open-Meteo
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Faro 94
Beja 94
Castelo Branco 94
Olhão 94
Caldas da Rainha 94
Quarteira 94
Laranjeiro 94
Loulé 94
Quelfes 94
Albufeira 94
Tavira 94
Abrantes 94
Olhos de Água 94
Montemor-o-Novo 94
Rio Maior 94

VanSky Index

Weather index for vanlifers: from 0 to 100. Calculated daily from real weather data — temperature, precipitation, 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
  • Precipitation 25% — rain → muddy ground
  • Wind 15% — awning, driving, noise
  • Extremes override all: frost, storm, downpour
  • Bonus: warm sea, high panel output

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated every 3h

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Best cities now Best cities this week

  1. 1 Faro 94
  2. 2 Beja 94
  3. 3 Castelo Branco 94
  4. 4 Olhão 94
  5. 5 Caldas da Rainha 94

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Lordelo 62
  2. 2 Rebordosa 62
  3. 3 Valenza 62
  4. 4 Cabeceiras de Basto 62
  5. 5 Fafe 62

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 every 3 hours from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.

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🇵🇹 Portugal — fuel prices

Updated: 12.04.2026

Diesel

$2.42 /l

€2.07 · £1.81/l

96 of 120

pricier than 79% of countries

Petrol

$2.26 /l

€1.93 · £1.69/l

101 of 120

pricier than 83% of countries

LPG

$1.17 /l

€1.00 · £0.87/l

33 of 45

pricier than 71% of countries

All countries Prices: Portugal

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