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Iceland — VanSky Motorhome Comfort Index

Daily data: warmth, sun and sea across the world

VanSky comfort index for Iceland — 8 cities with daily updated weather data. Compare temperature, wind, solar output, and sea conditions to choose the best spot for your motorhome.

Cities: 8 Open-Meteo
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Reykjanesbær 39
Keflavík 39
Mosfellsbær 39
Garðabær 39
Kópavogur 36
Hafnarfjörður 36
Reykjavík 33
Akureyri 29

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 Reykjanesbær 39
  2. 2 Keflavík 39
  3. 3 Mosfellsbær 39
  4. 4 Garðabær 39
  5. 5 Kópavogur 36

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Akureyri 29
  2. 2 Reykjavík 33
  3. 3 Hafnarfjörður 36
  4. 4 Kópavogur 36
  5. 5 Garðabær 39

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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🇮🇸 Iceland — fuel prices

Updated: 27.04.2026

Diesel

$2.12 /l

ISK288.43 · €1.96/l

92 of 116

pricier than 78% of countries

Petrol

$1.80 /l

ISK244.73 · €1.66/l

80 of 115

pricier than 69% of countries

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