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Acceptable 44 / 100
81%
17%
Comfortable 1% Acceptable 81% Challenging 17%
Best spot: Gangwon Province — 60
Typical conditions: 43
Cities: 100 Regions: 17 Updated: 19 Jul, 15:06 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 100 cities in South Korea 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 17 regions of South Korea 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 South Korea by VanSky Regions of South Korea

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Gapyeong
Gyeonggi Province
71
Hongch’ŏn
Gangwon Province
70
Gangneung
Gangwon Province
64
Donghae City
Gangwon Province
63
Bucheon-si
Gyeonggi Province
63
Incheon
Incheon
63
Sokcho
Gangwon Province
62
Kosong
Gangwon Province
60
Uijeongbu-si
Gyeonggi Province
60
Boryeong
South Chungcheong
60
Goyang-si
Gyeonggi Province
60
Pohang
North Gyeongsang
60
Hwado
Gyeonggi Province
59
Namyangju
Gyeonggi Province
59
Wabu
Gyeonggi Province
59

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 Sokcho 62
  2. 2 Hongch’ŏn 70
  3. 3 Wŏnju 58
  4. 4 Gapyeong 71
  5. 5 Kosong 60

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Daegu 20
  2. 2 Changnyeong 20
  3. 3 Gyeongsan-si 26
  4. 4 Pohang 60
  5. 5 Gumi 27

Frequently Asked Questions

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

🇰🇷 South Korea — fuel prices

Updated: 18.07.2026

보통 휘발유

$1.27 /l

KRW1,883.14 · €1.11/l

52 of 141

cheaper than 64% of countries

고급 휘발유

$1.58 /l

KRW2,351.20 · €1.38/l

48 of 94

cheaper than 50% of countries

경유

$1.26 /l

KRW1,868.84 · €1.10/l

53 of 142

cheaper than 63% of countries

LPG

$0.76 /l

KRW1,135.53 · €0.67/l

16 of 52

cheaper than 71% of countries

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