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Best regions in Thailand for vanlife — VanSky ranking

Compare regions by VanSky score and pick your direction

Comparison of 75 regions in Thailand by VanSky score — where it is most comfortable to travel by campervan today. Temperature, wind, solar output and coastal conditions.

Regions: 75 Updated: 6 Jun, 09:09 Open-Meteo

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Regions of Thailand

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Prachuap Khiri Khan
70
Chiang Mai
70
Phayao
69
Chumphon
68
Nakhon Ratchasima
67
Buri Ram
67
Satun
67
Chaiyaphum
66
Krabi
66
Si Sa Ket
66
Kanchanaburi
65
Phrae
65
Trang
65
Udon Thani
65
Bangkok
64

VanSky Index

Weather index for vanlifers: from 0 to 100. Calculated daily from real weather data — temperature, precipitation, 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
  • Precipitation 25% — rain → muddy ground
  • Wind 15% — awning, driving, noise
  • Extremes override all: frost, storm, downpour
  • Bonus: warm sea, high panel output

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated every 3h

Best regions now Best regions this week

  1. 1 Phayao 69
  2. 2 Prachuap Khiri Khan 70
  3. 3 Chiang Rai 59
  4. 4 Chiang Mai 70
  5. 5 Chumphon 68

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Chanthaburi 54
  2. 2 Bueng Kan 49
  3. 3 Nakhon Nayok 60
  4. 4 Trat 61
  5. 5 Prachin Buri 60

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 every 3 hours from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.

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Updated: 06.06.2026

Diesel

$1.25 /l

THB40.80 · €1.07/l

45 of 132

cheaper than 67% of countries

Petrol

$1.30 /l

THB42.52 · €1.12/l

51 of 133

cheaper than 62% of countries

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