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China — VanSky Motorhome Comfort Index

Daily data: warmth, sun and sea across the world

VanSky comfort index for China — 2370 cities with daily updated weather data. Compare temperature, wind, solar output, and sea conditions to choose the best spot for your motorhome.

Cities: 2370 Updated: 28 Apr, 12:03 Open-Meteo
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Mugala 99
Siyeke 99
Xambabazar 99
Kokyar 99
Oytograk 99
Arele 99
Jiayi 99
Tuogerigaizi 99
Karaki 99
Ningde 97
Fu’an 97
Hami 96
Dunhuang 96
Langgar 96
Langru 96

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 Mugala 99
  2. 2 Siyeke 99
  3. 3 Xambabazar 99
  4. 4 Kokyar 99
  5. 5 Oytograk 99

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Haomen 13
  2. 2 Qiaotou 17
  3. 3 Quankou 20
  4. 4 Tongren 21
  5. 5 Dongchuan 24

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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🇨🇳 China — fuel prices

Updated: 27.04.2026

Diesel

$1.12 /l

CNY8.13 · €1.04/l

35 of 116

cheaper than 71% of countries

Petrol

$1.16 /l

CNY8.46 · €1.08/l

40 of 115

cheaper than 66% of countries

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