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Comfortable 77 / 100
25%
46%
29%
Ideal 25% Comfortable 46% Acceptable 29%
Best spot: Prešov Region — 92
Typical conditions: 70
Cities: 10 Regions: 8 Updated: 25 Jul, 06:11 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 10 cities in Slovakia 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 8 regions of Slovakia 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 Slovakia by VanSky Regions of Slovakia

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Martin
Žilina region
100
Žilina
Žilina region
100
Banská Bystrica
Banská Bystrica Region
99
Trenčín
Trenčín Region
99
Trnava
Trnava Region
97
Prešov
Prešov Region
96
Košice
Košice Region
96
Nitra
Nitra Region
96
Bratislava
Bratislava Region
95
Petržalka
Bratislava Region
95

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 Prešov 96
  2. 2 Košice 96
  3. 3 Martin 100
  4. 4 Žilina 100
  5. 5 Banská Bystrica 99

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Petržalka 95
  2. 2 Bratislava 95
  3. 3 Nitra 96
  4. 4 Trnava 97
  5. 5 Trenčín 99

Frequently Asked Questions

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

🇸🇰 Slovakia — fuel prices

Updated: 25.07.2026

Super E10

$1.91 /l

€1.68 · £1.44/l

115 of 141

pricier than 81% of countries

Super Plus 98

$2.09 /l

€1.84 · £1.57/l

73 of 94

pricier than 77% of countries

Motorová nafta

$1.81 /l

€1.59 · £1.36/l

100 of 142

pricier than 70% of countries

Prémiová nafta

$2.08 /l

€1.83 · £1.56/l

23 of 40

pricier than 55% of countries

LPG

$0.92 /l

€0.81 · £0.69/l

29 of 52

pricier than 54% of countries

CNG

$2.22 /l

€1.95 · £1.67/l

14 of 15

pricier than 87% of countries

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