Vitamin D in Albania in January: sun, UV and what to expect
Too cold Too cold here in January: afternoon highs average only 12.8°C, which is too chilly for sunbathing in light clothing. Try another month or a warmer destination.
1.7 hsun window (UV 2.5+)
2.4peak UV Index
–to a full dose
13°Cafternoon high
15/30rainy days
22/30sunny days
How long in the sun in January?
- Even at midday the UV Index stays below 2.5 for most of January, so sunbathing makes little or no vitamin D. Oily fish, fortified food or a supplement matter more. Ask your doctor.
- Water, sand and light surfaces reflect UV, so at the beach you get a little more sun than the number suggests, for the good and the bad.
| Skin type | Full dose, age 30 | Full dose, age 65 | Time to burn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type I | – | – | – |
| Type II | – | – | – |
| Type III | – | – | – |
| Type IV | – | – | – |
| Type V | – | – | – |
| Type VI | – | – | – |
Minutes at midday for about 1,000 IU of vitamin D with a quarter of the body bare, at Himarë, the median coastal place. Time to burn is the time to reach one minimal erythemal dose and does not depend on age. A rough planning guide, not medical advice.
Places in Albania in January
Other months in Albania
- Jan Too cold
- Feb Too cold
- Mar Too cold
- Apr Too cold
- May Excellent
- Jun Excellent
- Jul Excellent
- Aug Excellent
- Sep Good
- Oct Good
- Nov Too cold
- Dec Too cold
Best months: May to October. Full Albania guide