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Challenging 36 / 100

14%

86%

Acceptable 14% Challenging 86%

Best spot: Chaiyaphum — 52

Typical conditions: 34

Cities: 157 Regions: 75 Updated: 15 Oct, 09:01 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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City	VanSky	Temp.	Solar	Wind	Water
Chiang Mai Chiang Mai	41	30° / 23°	2 kWh	8 km/h	—
Loei Loei	41	30° / 21°	1.8 kWh	9 km/h	—
Phayao Phayao	41	32° / 23°	2.2 kWh	12 (↑25) km/h	—
Nong Bua Lamphu Nong Bua Lamphu	39	30° / 24°	1.8 kWh	5 (↑18) km/h	—
Nan Nan	39	32° / 21°	2.2 kWh	6 km/h	—
Maha Sarakham Maha Sarakham	37	32° / 25°	2.3 kWh	11 (↑23) km/h	—
Mukdahan Mukdahan	37	32° / 24°	2.5 kWh	12 (↑27) km/h	—
Nakhon Ratchasima Nakhon Ratchasima	36	31° / 24°	1.8 kWh	6 (↑21) km/h	—
Sakon Nakhon Sakon Nakhon	35	31° / 23°	2.5 kWh	8 km/h	—
Roi Et Roi Et	35	32° / 24°	2.3 kWh	11 (↑24) km/h	—
Kalasin Kalasin	35	32° / 24°	2.3 kWh	10 (↑23) km/h	—
Prachuap Khiri Khan Prachuap Khiri Khan	35	30° / 25°	1.9 kWh	11 km/h	—
Buri Ram Buri Ram	35	32° / 24°	2 kWh	9 (↑20) km/h	—
Surin Surin	35	32° / 24°	2.1 kWh	8 km/h	—
Chaiyaphum Chaiyaphum	34	32° / 24°	2 kWh	10 (↑25) km/h	—
Tak Tak	34	31° / 23°	1.9 kWh	9 (↑23) km/h	—
Udon Thani Udon Thani	33	31° / 24°	1.9 kWh	8 km/h	—
Nakhon Phanom Nakhon Phanom	33	32° / 24°	2.4 kWh	6 km/h	—
Lamphun Lamphun	33	32° / 23°	1.7 kWh	7 km/h	—
Amnat Charoen Amnat Charoen	33	32° / 24°	2.4 kWh	13 (↑27) km/h	—
Ko Samui Surat Thani	33	29° / 27°	2.4 kWh	9 km/h	32°
Khon Kaen Khon Kaen	31	32° / 25°	2.2 kWh	9 (↑21) km/h	—
Chumphon Chumphon	31	30° / 24°	1.6 kWh	9 km/h	—
Chiang Rai Chiang Rai	31	32° / 23°	2 kWh	5 km/h	—
Phrae Phrae	31	32° / 24°	1.8 kWh	7 km/h	—
Rayong Rayong	31	29° / 27°	1.9 kWh	8 km/h	—
Nakhon Si Thammarat Nakhon Si Thammarat	31	32° / 24°	2.1 kWh	10 (↑21) km/h	—
Kamphaeng Phet Kamphaeng Phet	30	32° / 24°	2 kWh	7 (↑21) km/h	—
Yasothon Yasothon	30	32° / 24°	2.1 kWh	11 (↑25) km/h	—
Pattani Pattani	30	30° / 27°	2.6 kWh	13 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 Chiang Mai 41
2 Loei 41
3 Sakon Nakhon 35
4 Nong Bua Lamphu 39
5 Phayao 41

Difficult conditions

1 Trat 20
2 Samut Sakhon 19
3 Nakhon Nayok 23
4 Yan Nawa 21
5 Yala 21

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.