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Thailand: where it's most comfortable this week

7-day country score — 39, challenging · #120 of 165 countries · 402 cities · Updated: 7 Nov, 18:01 · Open-Meteo

1 of 402 cities are comfortable for a trip (60+) Top this week: Kaset Sombun · 60

Comfortable 0% Acceptable 23% Challenging 77%

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A comparison of 157 cities in Thailand 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 75 regions of Thailand 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 Thailand by VanSky Regions of Thailand

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City	VanSky	Temp.	Solar	Wind	Water
Sakon Nakhon Sakon Nakhon	44	32° / 22°	1.9 kWh	15 (↑28) km/h	—
Mukdahan Mukdahan	42	33° / 23°	1.9 kWh	11 (↑25) km/h	—
Nakhon Phanom Nakhon Phanom	42	35° / 23°	2.1 kWh	16 (↑35) km/h	—
Nan Nan	40	26° / 23°	0.6 kWh	8 (↑27) km/h	—
Phayao Phayao	37	25° / 21°	0.7 kWh	8 (↑19) km/h	—
Nong Bua Lamphu Nong Bua Lamphu	35	32° / 22°	1.9 kWh	12 (↑25) km/h	—
Amnat Charoen Amnat Charoen	35	33° / 23°	2.1 kWh	9 km/h	—
Udon Thani Udon Thani	33	33° / 22°	2 kWh	13 (↑25) km/h	—
Yasothon Yasothon	31	33° / 24°	2 kWh	8 km/h	—
Chiang Mai Chiang Mai	30	26° / 22°	0.9 kWh	4 (↑28) km/h	—
Yala Yala	29	32° / 23°	2.3 kWh	11 (↑23) km/h	—
Kalasin Kalasin	28	33° / 24°	2 kWh	8 (↑19) km/h	—
Loei Loei	27	30° / 22°	1.4 kWh	6 (↑24) km/h	—
Surin Surin	27	32° / 23°	1.6 kWh	10 km/h	—
Nong Khai Nong Khai	25	32° / 23°	1.7 kWh	11 (↑25) km/h	—
Tak Tak	25	27° / 23°	0.7 kWh	8 (↑23) km/h	—
Ubon Ratchathani Ubon Ratchathani	25	33° / 24°	1.8 kWh	8 km/h	—
Chiang Rai Chiang Rai	24	26° / 21°	0.8 kWh	10 (↑23) km/h	—
Buri Ram Buri Ram	24	32° / 24°	1.8 kWh	10 (↑22) km/h	—
Maha Sarakham Maha Sarakham	23	34° / 23°	2.1 kWh	9 (↑23) km/h	—
Phrae Phrae	23	27° / 23°	0.8 kWh	9 (↑30) km/h	—
Nakhon Ratchasima Nakhon Ratchasima	23	31° / 24°	1.8 kWh	6 (↑23) km/h	—
Si Sa Ket Si Sa Ket	23	32° / 24°	1.8 kWh	7 (↑23) km/h	—
Ban Ko Sire Phuket	23	30° / 26°	2.1 kWh	12 km/h	—
Ban Talat Yai Phuket	23	30° / 26°	2.1 kWh	12 km/h	—
Khon Kaen Khon Kaen	22	33° / 23°	2 kWh	10 km/h	—
Roi Et Roi Et	22	32° / 24°	2.1 kWh	8 (↑26) km/h	—
Kamphaeng Phet Kamphaeng Phet	22	28° / 24°	0.9 kWh	8 (↑23) km/h	—
Phuket Phuket	22	31° / 26°	2.2 kWh	13 (↑25) km/h	31°
Phitsanulok Phitsanulok	21	28° / 23°	0.7 kWh	7 (↑28) km/h	—

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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 Sakon Nakhon 44
2 Mukdahan 42
3 Chiang Rai 24
4 Nong Bua Lamphu 35
5 Loei 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best city in Thailand 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 Thailand?

Weather data for all cities in Thailand is updated several times a day from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.