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Japan — VanSky Motorhome Comfort Index

Daily data: warmth, sun and sea across the world

VanSky comfort index for Japan — 1384 cities with daily updated weather data. Compare temperature, wind, solar output, and sea conditions to choose the best spot for your motorhome.

Cities: 1384 Updated: 28 Apr, 10:01 Open-Meteo
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Koseda 100
Kofu 98
Okinawa 98
Uruma 98
Urasoe 98
Ginowan 98
Fuefuki 98
Gushikawa 98
Fujioka 98
Nago 98
Chichibu 98
Nanjō 98
Yomitan 98
Kanegusuku 98
Tamamura 98

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 Koseda 100
  2. 2 Kofu 98
  3. 3 Okinawa 98
  4. 4 Uruma 98
  5. 5 Urasoe 98

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Honmachi 35
  2. 2 Engaru 35
  3. 3 Motomachi 35
  4. 4 Mombetsu 35
  5. 5 Abashiri 35

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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🇯🇵 Japan — fuel prices

Updated: 27.04.2026

Diesel

$1.05 /l

JPY157.33 · €0.97/l

33 of 116

cheaper than 72% of countries

Petrol

$1.12 /l

JPY168.10 · €1.04/l

37 of 115

cheaper than 69% of countries

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