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Comfortable 74 / 100
13%
34%
47%
Ideal 13% Comfortable 34% Acceptable 47% Challenging 6%
Best spot: Asturias — 91
Typical conditions: 62
Cities: 212 Regions: 19 Updated: 28 Aug, 02:17 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 212 cities in Spain 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 19 regions of Spain 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.

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Top cities in Spain by VanSky Regions of Spain

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Irun
Basque Country
100
Estepona
Andalusia
99
Collado-Villalba
Community of Madrid
99
Huesca
Aragon
99
Motril
Andalusia
99
Ronda
Andalusia
99
El Puerto de Santa María
Andalusia
99
Donostia / San Sebastián
Basque Country
98
Torremolinos
Andalusia
98
Albarracín
Aragon
98
Segovia
Castile and León
98
Ávila
Castile and León
98
Cuenca
Castile–La Mancha
98
Guadalajara
Castile–La Mancha
98
Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Andalusia
98

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 A Coruña 95
  2. 2 Ferrol 94
  3. 3 Irun 100
  4. 4 Cudillero 91
  5. 5 Gijón 89

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Sevilla 83
  2. 2 Utrera 87
  3. 3 Alcalá de Guadaira 83
  4. 4 Dos Hermanas 84
  5. 5 Córdoba 82

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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Sin plomo 95

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