Exmouth, Australia: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Ningaloo Reef, where you can swim with whale sharks from the beach. Best for: snorkellers, divers.
The best months for vitamin D in Exmouth are April to November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Too hot from December to March.
Exmouth month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too hot | 9.4 h | 9.8 | 5 min | 36°C | 0/30 |
| February | Too hot | 9.0 h | 9.4 | 6 min | 36°C | 3/30 |
| March | Too hot | 8.4 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 35°C | 2/30 |
| April | Excellent | 7.5 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 33°C | 1/30 |
| May | Good | 6.8 h | 6.0 | 9 min | 29°C | 1/30 |
| June | Good | 6.1 h | 5.3 | 10 min | 25°C | 8/30 |
| July | Good | 6.5 h | 5.7 | 9 min | 25°C | 1/30 |
| August | Excellent | 7.1 h | 6.7 | 8 min | 27°C | 1/30 |
| September | Excellent | 7.9 h | 7.8 | 7 min | 30°C | 2/30 |
| October | Excellent | 8.8 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 33°C | 0/30 |
| November | Excellent | 9.3 h | 9.5 | 6 min | 34°C | 1/30 |
| December | Too hot | 9.4 h | 9.7 | 5 min | 36°C | 2/30 |
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 Exmouth
Ningaloo Reef, where you can swim with whale sharks from the 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 Exmouth afternoon highs average from 25°C in July to 36°C in December. The wettest month is June (about 8 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is October (0). Midday UV peaks at 9.8 in January, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Exmouth
When is the best time to visit Exmouth for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Exmouth are April to November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Exmouth?
Afternoon highs average from 25°C in July to 36°C in December. The wettest month is June, with about 8 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Exmouth?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too hot from December to March.