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Ideal 89 / 100
83%
17%
Ideal 83% Comfortable 17%
Best spot: Canton of Ticino — 93
Typical conditions: 88
Cities: 40 Regions: 24 Updated: 30 Aug, 18:14 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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Bellinzona
Canton of Ticino
100
Schwyz
Canton of Schwyz
98
Sankt Gallen
Canton of St. Gallen
97
Chur
Canton of the Grisons
96
Sitten
Canton of Valais
96
Schaffhausen
Canton of Schaffhausen
96
Herisau
Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden
96
Gstaad
Canton of Berne
95
Grindelwald
Canton of Berne
95
Lucerne
95
Luzern
Canton of Lucerne
95
Frauenfeld
Canton of Thurgau
95
Fribourg
Canton of Fribourg
95
Solothurn
Canton of Solothurn
95
Bern
Canton of Berne
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 Bellinzona 100
  2. 2 Chur 96
  3. 3 Gstaad 95
  4. 4 Schwyz 98
  5. 5 Sitten 96

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Wengen 85
  2. 2 Lauterbrunnen 85
  3. 3 Interlaken 85
  4. 4 Zermatt 66
  5. 5 Basel 91

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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CH Switzerland — fuel prices

Updated: 30.08.2026

Super 95

$2.39 /l

CHF1.93 · €2.06/l

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pricier than 93% of countries

Super Plus 98

$2.59 /l

CHF2.09 · €2.23/l

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pricier than 90% of countries

Diesel

$2.64 /l

CHF2.14 · €2.28/l

157 of 166

pricier than 94% of countries

LPG

$1.47 /l

CHF1.19 · €1.27/l

54 of 54

pricier than 98% of countries

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