Sunniest Cities 2026 — Best Warm Weather Cities to Live In
If it's below 20°C, you're already complaining.
More clear days than cloudy ones, warm summers, and mild winters. Real sunshine data — not just vibes.
39 cities ranked by collection score
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Tel Aviv
Israel
Haifa
Israel
Jerusalem
Israel
Cordoba
Argentina
Athens
Greece
Madrid
Spain
Rosario
Argentina
Florence
Italy
Rome
Italy
Chiang Mai
Thailand
Valencia
Spain
Tbilisi
Georgia
Los Angeles
United States
Bangalore
India
Tokyo
Japan
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Bangkok
Thailand
Faro
Portugal
Istanbul
Turkey
Seoul
South Korea
Kutaisi
Georgia
Milan
Italy
Cape Town
South Africa
Lisbon
Portugal
Marseille
France
Barcelona
Spain
New York
United States
Belgrade
Serbia
Novi Sad
Serbia
Chicago
United States
Toronto
Canada
Batumi
Georgia
Medellin
Colombia
Lyon
France
Montreal
Canada
Porto
Portugal
San Francisco
United States
Mexico City
Mexico
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best sun chasers city in 2026?▾
Based on our data, Dubai (United Arab Emirates) ranks #1 for sun chasers in 2026, with city-centre rent from around $2200/month.
Which are the top cities for sun chasers?▾
Top picks by our ranking: #1 Dubai (United Arab Emirates), #2 Tel Aviv (Israel), #3 Haifa (Israel). These cities scored highest on the criteria used for this collection.
What is the cheapest city to live in for sun chasers?▾
Among cities in this collection, Rosario (Argentina) has the lowest rent at around $223/month for a 1-bedroom in the city centre. Actual costs depend on lifestyle, but this is a strong signal for overall affordability.
Which city in the Sun Chasers collection is the safest?▾
Tokyo (Japan) has the lowest homicide rate among cities in this collection at 0.2 per 100,000 residents (UNODC data). Low homicide rate is one of the strongest indicators of overall public safety.
How are cities ranked in the Sun Chasers collection?▾
More clear days than cloudy ones, warm summers, and mild winters. Real sunshine data — not just vibes. Cities are ranked by a score derived from real data sources including Numbeo (cost of living), UNODC (crime), EIU (democracy), Ookla (internet speed), and EF EPI (English proficiency). No sponsored placements.