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Challenging 37 / 100
14%
86%
Acceptable 14% Challenging 86%
Best spot: Tak — 51
Typical conditions: 36
Cities: 157 Regions: 75 Updated: 31 Aug, 00:05 Open-Meteo

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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Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai
47
Nong Khai
Nong Khai
46
Lampang
Lampang
45
Tak
Tak
45
Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai
44
Udon Thani
Udon Thani
44
Surin
Surin
44
Phayao
Phayao
43
Nakhon Phanom
Nakhon Phanom
41
Loei
Loei
39
Nan
Nan
39
Lamphun
Lamphun
38
Chumphon
Chumphon
38
Koh Samui
37
Ban Ko Sire
Phuket
37

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 Chiang Mai 47
  2. 2 Lamphun 38
  3. 3 Chiang Rai 44
  4. 4 Phayao 43
  5. 5 Lampang 45

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Uthai Thani 20
  2. 2 Phra Phutthabat 29
  3. 3 Phatthalung 32
  4. 4 Narathiwat 17
  5. 5 Ban Mai 29

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.

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TH Thailand — fuel prices

Updated: 30.08.2026

Gasohol 91

$1.13 /l

THB37.32 · €0.98/l

11 of 18

pricier than 56% of countries

Gasohol 95

$1.14 /l

THB37.69 · €0.99/l

42 of 168

cheaper than 76% of countries

Hi Premium 97/98

$1.46 /l

THB48.35 · €1.26/l

42 of 100

cheaper than 59% of countries

Gasohol 99

$1.51 /l

THB49.79 · €1.30/l

13 of 28

cheaper than 57% of countries

Hi Diesel S

$1.16 /l

THB38.39 · €1.00/l

40 of 166

cheaper than 77% of countries

Hi Premium Diesel

$1.51 /l

THB49.83 · €1.30/l

9 of 44

cheaper than 82% of countries

LPG

$0.78 /l

THB25.87 · €0.68/l

18 of 54

cheaper than 69% of countries

E85

$0.87 /l

THB28.63 · €0.75/l

3 of 6

cheaper than 67% of countries

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