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Comfortable 76 / 100

17%

77%

Ideal 17% Comfortable 77% Acceptable 6%

Best spot: North Gyeongsang — 81

Typical conditions: 76

Cities: 100 Regions: 17 Updated: 13 Oct, 09:01 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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City	VanSky	Temp.	Solar	Wind	Water
Gimcheon North Gyeongsang	84	21° / 16°	0.3 kWh	15 (↑35) km/h	—
Goyang-si Gyeonggi Province	84	21° / 14°	0.7 kWh	19 (↑39) km/h	—
Jeonju North Jeolla	84	20° / 16°	0.5 kWh	15 (↑28) km/h	—
Wanju North Jeolla	84	20° / 16°	0.5 kWh	15 (↑28) km/h	—
Bucheon-si Gyeonggi Province	83	21° / 15°	0.8 kWh	21 (↑40) km/h	—
Incheon Incheon	83	21° / 15°	0.8 kWh	21 (↑40) km/h	—
Koch'ang North Jeolla	83	20° / 16°	0.7 kWh	18 (↑40) km/h	—
Jeongeup North Jeolla	82	20° / 16°	0.7 kWh	16 (↑30) km/h	—
Okcheon North Chungcheong	82	19° / 15°	0.4 kWh	14 (↑31) km/h	—
Seoul Seoul	82	20° / 13°	0.7 kWh	16 (↑39) km/h	—
Uijeongbu-si Gyeonggi Province	82	20° / 12°	0.7 kWh	15 (↑35) km/h	—
Yangju Gyeonggi Province	82	20° / 12°	0.7 kWh	14 (↑33) km/h	—
Gunsan North Jeolla	81	20° / 16°	0.8 kWh	14 (↑29) km/h	—
Cheongju-si North Chungcheong	81	20° / 16°	0.5 kWh	15 (↑31) km/h	—
Gimpo-si Gyeonggi Province	81	21° / 15°	0.8 kWh	21 (↑38) km/h	—
Kwangyang South Jeolla	81	23° / 16°	0.9 kWh	18 (↑67) km/h	—
Donghae City Gangwon Province	80	21° / 20°	0.5 kWh	17 km/h	—
Buyeo South Chungcheong	80	20° / 15°	0.8 kWh	13 (↑29) km/h	—
Gwangmyeong Gyeonggi Province	80	21° / 14°	0.7 kWh	18 (↑38) km/h	—
Hwaseong-si Gyeonggi Province	80	21° / 16°	0.8 kWh	20 (↑40) km/h	—
Mokpo South Jeolla	80	22° / 19°	1 kWh	26 (↑40) km/h	—
Nangen North Jeolla	80	22° / 15°	0.6 kWh	16 (↑31) km/h	—
Siheungdong Seoul	80	21° / 14°	0.7 kWh	18 (↑38) km/h	—
Yeonggwang South Jeolla	80	20° / 17°	0.9 kWh	20 (↑43) km/h	—
Yangsan South Gyeongsang	80	23° / 15°	0.6 kWh	11 (↑61) km/h	—
Daegu Daegu	79	24° / 16°	0.6 kWh	16 (↑39) km/h	—
Iksan North Jeolla	79	21° / 16°	0.6 kWh	15 (↑27) km/h	—
Muan South Jeolla	79	22° / 18°	0.9 kWh	20 (↑42) km/h	—
Yecheon North Gyeongsang	79	20° / 16°	0.3 kWh	14 (↑29) km/h	—
Sangju North Gyeongsang	79	20° / 15°	0.3 kWh	17 (↑45) km/h	—

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North Jeolla

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North Jeolla

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Gyeonggi Province

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Koch'ang

North Jeolla

Jeongeup

North Jeolla

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Gyeonggi Province

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North Jeolla

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North Chungcheong

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Gyeonggi Province

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 Gyeongju 76
2 Pohang 77
3 Donghae City 80
4 Gangneung 78
5 Buyeo 80

Difficult conditions

1 Tallang-dong 45
2 Seogwipo 45
3 Jeju City 45
4 Yangsan 80
5 Ungsang 77

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.