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South Korea — VanSky Motorhome Comfort Index

Daily data: warmth, sun and sea across the world

VanSky comfort index for South Korea — 147 cities with daily updated weather data. Compare temperature, wind, solar output, and sea conditions to choose the best spot for your motorhome.

Cities: 147 Updated: 28 Apr, 12:03 Open-Meteo
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Daegu 91
Busan 86
Ulsan 86
Changwon 86
Kimhae 86
Pohang 86
Yangsan 86
Gyeongsan-si 86
Gyeongju 86
Gijang 86
Ungsang 86
Naesŏ 86
Changnyeong 86
Hwawŏn 86
Miryang 86

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 Daegu 91
  2. 2 Busan 86
  3. 3 Ulsan 86
  4. 4 Changwon 86
  5. 5 Kimhae 86

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Gwangyang 45
  2. 2 Gangneung 51
  3. 3 Kosong 53
  4. 4 Sokcho 53
  5. 5 Jumunjin 57

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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🇰🇷 South Korea — fuel prices

Updated: 27.04.2026

Diesel

$1.02 /l

KRW1,503.00 · €0.95/l

30 of 116

cheaper than 75% of countries

Petrol

$1.14 /l

KRW1,672.00 · €1.05/l

39 of 115

cheaper than 67% of countries

LPG

$0.71 /l

KRW1,052.00 · €0.66/l

10 of 45

cheaper than 80% of countries

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