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Comfortable 72 / 100
94%
Comfortable 94% Acceptable 5% Challenging 1%
Best spot: Canton of St. Gallen — 77
Typical conditions: 69
Cities: 40 Regions: 24 Updated: 15 Oct, 02:13 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 40 cities in Switzerland 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 24 regions of Switzerland 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 Switzerland by VanSky Regions of Switzerland

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Lausanne
Canton of Vaud
93
Sitten
Canton of Valais
90
Neuchâtel
Canton of Neuchâtel
90
Fribourg
Canton of Fribourg
90
Geneva
90
Genève
Canton of Geneva
90
Delémont
Canton of Jura
90
Herisau
Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden
89
Lugano
Canton of Ticino
89
Sankt Gallen
Canton of St. Gallen
89
Biel/Bienne
Canton of Berne
89
Bern
Canton of Berne
89
Liestal
Canton of Basel-Landschaft
89
Basel
Canton of Basel-Stadt
89
Lucerne
88

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 Chur 86
  2. 2 Sitten 90
  3. 3 Lausanne 93
  4. 4 Herisau 89
  5. 5 Lugano 89

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Zermatt 60
  2. 2 Zinal 74
  3. 3 Wengen 77
  4. 4 Lauterbrunnen 77
  5. 5 Interlaken 77

Frequently Asked Questions

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