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Ukraine: where it's most comfortable this week

7-day country score — 38, challenging · #125 of 165 countries · 527 cities · Updated: 7 Nov, 18:01 · Open-Meteo
0 of 527 cities are comfortable for a trip (60+) Top this week: Alushta · 56
Acceptable 25% Challenging 75%
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A comparison of 162 cities in Ukraine 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 27 regions of Ukraine 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 Ukraine by VanSky Regions of Ukraine

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Kerch
Autonomous Republic of Crimea
60
Yalta
Autonomous Republic of Crimea
53
Feodosiya
Autonomous Republic of Crimea
48
Uzhhorod
Zakarpattia Oblast
47
Mukachevo
Zakarpattia Oblast
47
Livoberezhnyi
Donetsk Oblast
46
Berehove
Zakarpattia Oblast
46
Izmayil
Odesa Oblast
45
Sevastopol
Sevastopol City
45
Darnytskyi Masyv
Kyiv City
45
Dniprovskyi
Kyiv City
45
Voskresenka
Kyiv City
45
Darnytsya
Kyiv City
45
Kalmiuskyi
Donetsk Oblast
45

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 Izmayil 45
  2. 2 Sevastopol 45
  3. 3 Yalta 53
  4. 4 Cheremushky 42
  5. 5 Kerch 60

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Ternopil 35
  2. 2 Khmelnytskyi 34
  3. 3 Shostka 33
  4. 4 Rivne 36
  5. 5 Kalush 37

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best city in Ukraine 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 Ukraine?
Weather data for all cities in Ukraine is updated several times a day from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.
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RON 95

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