Gold Coast, Australia: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Long beaches, high-rises and theme parks. Best for: families, surfers.
The best months for vitamin D in Gold Coast are February, April, May, August to October, December, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Too cool from June to July and rainy or stormy in January and in March and in November.
Gold Coast month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Bad weather | 8.1 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 29°C | 21/30 |
| February | Excellent | 7.7 h | 7.8 | 7 min | 28°C | 17/30 |
| March | Bad weather | 6.7 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 26°C | 18/30 |
| April | Good | 6.4 h | 6.1 | 9 min | 25°C | 15/30 |
| May | Good | 5.0 h | 4.6 | 12 min | 22°C | 12/30 |
| June | Too cold | 4.5 h | 4.2 | 13 min | 22°C | 3/30 |
| July | Too cold | 4.8 h | 4.4 | 12 min | 20°C | 7/30 |
| August | Good | 5.9 h | 5.2 | 10 min | 24°C | 6/30 |
| September | Excellent | 7.2 h | 7.0 | 8 min | 25°C | 10/30 |
| October | Excellent | 7.7 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 25°C | 11/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 7.7 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 27°C | 18/30 |
| December | Excellent | 8.7 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 28°C | 15/30 |
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 Gold Coast
Long beaches, high-rises and theme parks. 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 Gold Coast afternoon highs average from 20°C in July to 29°C in January. The wettest month is January (about 21 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is June (3). Midday UV peaks at 8.7 in December, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Gold Coast
When is the best time to visit Gold Coast for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Gold Coast are February, April, May, August to October, December, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Gold Coast?
Afternoon highs average from 20°C in July to 29°C in January. The wettest month is January, with about 21 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Gold Coast?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from June to July and rainy or stormy in January and in March and in November.