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New Zealand — VanSky Motorhome Comfort Index

Daily data: warmth, sun and sea across the world

VanSky comfort index for New Zealand — 73 cities with daily updated weather data. Compare temperature, wind, solar output, and sea conditions to choose the best spot for your motorhome.

Cities: 73 Updated: 28 Apr, 15:43 Open-Meteo
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Mangere 85
Manukau City 82
Tauranga 82
Papatoetoe 82
Nelson 82
Whangarei 82
Manurewa 82
Papakura 82
Otara 82
Pukekohe East 82
Otahuhu 82
Takanini 82
Homai 82
Te Awamutu 82
Orewa 82

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 Mangere 85
  2. 2 Manukau City 82
  3. 3 Tauranga 82
  4. 4 Papatoetoe 82
  5. 5 Nelson 82

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Carterton 45
  2. 2 Gore 45
  3. 3 Mosgiel 45
  4. 4 Invercargill 45
  5. 5 Dunedin 45

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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