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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: 31 May, 15:14 Open-Meteo

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Regions of Thailand

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Phayao
74
Yala
73
Chiang Mai
70
Kanchanaburi
70
Chumphon
67
Chiang Rai
67
Surat Thani
67
Narathiwat
67
Prachuap Khiri Khan
65
Phuket
65
Ranong
64
Tak
62
Phrae
62
Trang
61
Songkhla
61

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 Chiang Mai 70
  2. 2 Chumphon 67
  3. 3 Phayao 74
  4. 4 Yala 73
  5. 5 Loei 58

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Phuket 65
  2. 2 Nong Khai 54
  3. 3 Uthai Thani 55
  4. 4 Kamphaeng Phet 59
  5. 5 Uttaradit 54

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: 30.05.2026

Diesel

$1.25 /l

THB40.70 · €1.07/l

42 of 127

cheaper than 68% of countries

Petrol

$1.31 /l

THB42.82 · €1.13/l

53 of 126

cheaper than 59% of countries

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