Darwin, Australia: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Tropical northern city, with crocodile parks and sunsets. Best for: adventurers, road-trippers.
The best months for vitamin D in Darwin are April to October, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from November to March.
Darwin month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Bad weather | 6.2 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 30°C | 30/30 |
| February | Bad weather | 8.1 h | 9.1 | 6 min | 31°C | 25/30 |
| March | Bad weather | 7.0 h | 7.8 | 7 min | 30°C | 26/30 |
| April | Excellent | 7.8 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 32°C | 9/30 |
| May | Excellent | 7.6 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 33°C | 1/30 |
| June | Excellent | 7.3 h | 6.7 | 8 min | 30°C | 0/30 |
| July | Excellent | 7.4 h | 7.0 | 8 min | 30°C | 2/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.0 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 31°C | 1/30 |
| September | Excellent | 8.3 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 32°C | 8/30 |
| October | Excellent | 8.3 h | 9.2 | 6 min | 32°C | 15/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 8.5 h | 9.3 | 6 min | 31°C | 19/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 8.0 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 32°C | 28/30 |
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 Darwin
Tropical northern city, with crocodile parks and sunsets. 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 Darwin afternoon highs average from 30°C in July to 33°C in May. The wettest month is January (about 30 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is June (0). Midday UV peaks at 9.3 in November, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Australia's tropical northern capital, at the top end of the Northern Territory (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Questions about Darwin
When is the best time to visit Darwin for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Darwin are April to October, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Darwin?
Afternoon highs average from 30°C in July to 33°C in May. The wettest month is January, with about 30 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Darwin?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from November to March.