Airlie Beach, Australia: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Gateway to the Whitsunday Islands and Whitehaven Beach. Best for: couples, sailors, backpackers.
The best months for vitamin D in Airlie Beach are June, August to December, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Too cool in July and rainy or stormy from January to May.
Airlie Beach month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Bad weather | 8.7 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 30°C | 22/30 |
| February | Bad weather | 7.9 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 29°C | 22/30 |
| March | Bad weather | 8.0 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 28°C | 21/30 |
| April | Bad weather | 7.2 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 26°C | 18/30 |
| May | Bad weather | 6.6 h | 6.0 | 9 min | 24°C | 18/30 |
| June | Good | 5.9 h | 5.2 | 10 min | 23°C | 7/30 |
| July | Too cold | 6.4 h | 5.8 | 9 min | 22°C | 7/30 |
| August | Good | 6.9 h | 6.5 | 8 min | 23°C | 8/30 |
| September | Excellent | 7.9 h | 7.8 | 7 min | 25°C | 8/30 |
| October | Excellent | 8.8 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 27°C | 5/30 |
| November | Excellent | 8.6 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 28°C | 10/30 |
| December | Excellent | 8.4 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 28°C | 17/30 |
Sun window is the number of hours a day with UV Index 2.5 or higher. Full dose is the minutes at midday for about 1,000 IU of vitamin D with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III. Rainy days are days with at least 1 mm out of 30.
What to expect in Airlie Beach
Gateway to the Whitsunday Islands and Whitehaven Beach. Seasons are the reverse of Europe, with summer from December to February. The tropical north has a wet season (November to April) with stingers in the sea, and a dry, comfortable winter. UV is very strong, so protect your skin.
In Airlie Beach afternoon highs average from 22°C in July to 30°C in January. The wettest month is January (about 22 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is October (5). Midday UV peaks at 9.0 in January, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Airlie Beach
When is the best time to visit Airlie Beach for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Airlie Beach are June, August to December, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Airlie Beach?
Afternoon highs average from 22°C in July to 30°C in January. The wettest month is January, with about 22 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Airlie Beach?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool in July and rainy or stormy from January to May.