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Comfortable 76 / 100
20%
71%
9%
Ideal 20% Comfortable 71% Acceptable 9%
Best spot: Madeira — 91
Typical conditions: 71
Cities: 49 Regions: 20 Updated: 28 Aug, 18:12 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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Costa Nova
Aveiro
98
Peniche
Leiria
98
Tavira
Faro
98
Vila Nova de Gaia
Porto
98
Faro
Faro
98
Nazaré
Leiria
97
Sintra
Lisbon
97
Cascais
Lisbon
97
Amora
Setúbal
97
Sesimbra
Setúbal
97
Barreiro
Setúbal
97
Corroios
Setúbal
97
Beja
Beja
97
Funchal
Madeira
96
Guarda
Guarda
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 Costa Nova 98
  2. 2 Funchal 96
  3. 3 Peniche 98
  4. 4 Tavira 98
  5. 5 Guarda 96

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Albufeira 85
  2. 2 Monsaraz 94
  3. 3 Carvoeiro 80
  4. 4 Lagoa 82
  5. 5 Portalegre 95

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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PT Portugal — fuel prices

Updated: 22.08.2026

Sin plomo 95

$2.32 /l

€1.99 · £1.71/l

129 of 142

pricier than 90% of countries

Sin plomo 98

$2.48 /l

€2.13 · £1.83/l

85 of 94

pricier than 89% of countries

Gasóleo simples

$2.40 /l

€2.06 · £1.77/l

128 of 142

pricier than 89% of countries

Gasóleo especial

$2.44 /l

€2.10 · £1.80/l

32 of 40

pricier than 78% of countries

GPL Auto

$1.04 /l

€0.89 · £0.77/l

34 of 54

pricier than 61% of countries

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