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Australia — VanSky Motorhome Comfort Index

Daily data: warmth, sun and sea across the world

VanSky comfort index for Australia — 134 cities with daily updated weather data. Compare temperature, wind, solar output, and sea conditions to choose the best spot for your motorhome.

Cities: 134 Updated: 28 Apr, 15:43 Open-Meteo
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Emerald 94
Gracemere 94
Broken Hill 92
Port Pirie 92
Happy Valley 92
Alice Springs 91
Adelaide 89
Cairns 89
Bendigo 89
Bunbury 89
Mildura 89
Griffith 89
Gawler 89
Echuca 89
Prospect 89

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

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Best cities now Best cities this week

  1. 1 Emerald 94
  2. 2 Gracemere 94
  3. 3 Broken Hill 92
  4. 4 Port Pirie 92
  5. 5 Happy Valley 92

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Hobart 45
  2. 2 Karratha 66
  3. 3 Geraldton 69
  4. 4 Canberra 69
  5. 5 Broome 71

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best city in Australia 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 Australia?
Weather data for all cities in Australia is updated every 3 hours from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.

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🇦🇺 Australia — fuel prices

Updated: 27.04.2026

Diesel

$1.79 /l

AUD2.49 · €1.53/l

67 of 116

pricier than 57% of countries

Petrol

$1.29 /l

AUD1.80 · €1.10/l

47 of 115

cheaper than 60% of countries

LPG

$1.07 /l

AUD1.50 · €0.92/l

24 of 45

pricier than 51% of countries

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