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Acceptable 46 / 100
39%
59%
Ideal 0% Comfortable 2% Acceptable 39% Challenging 59%
Best spot: Lai Châu — 77
Typical conditions: 42
Cities: 205 Regions: 34 Updated: 15 Oct, 09:01 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 205 cities in Vietnam 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 34 regions of Vietnam 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 Vietnam by VanSky Regions of Vietnam

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Ðà Lạt
Lam Dong
90
Lai Châu
Lai Châu
79
Đưc Trọng
Lam Dong
74
Buôn Hồ
Dak Lak
68
Pleiku
Gia Lai
65
An Khê
Gia Lai
61
Nghĩa Lộ
Lao Cai
59
Sơn La
Sơn La
58
Dien Bien Phu
Điện Biên
58
Kon Tum
Quang Ngai
58
Thái Hòa
Nghệ An
56
Cao Bằng
Cao Bằng
56
Huyện Lâm Hà
Lam Dong
55
Núi Thành
Da Nang City
53
Gia Nghĩa
Lam Dong
53

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 Ðà Lạt 90
  2. 2 Lai Châu 79
  3. 3 Đưc Trọng 74
  4. 4 An Khê 61
  5. 5 Huyện Lâm Hà 55

Frequently Asked Questions

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