Maceió, Brazil: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Natural pools at sea and calm beaches. Best for: families, couples.
The best months for vitamin D in Maceió are January, October, November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from February to September and in December.
Maceió month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 8.7 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 31°C | 12/30 |
| February | Bad weather | 8.7 h | 9.2 | 6 min | 30°C | 25/30 |
| March | Bad weather | 8.3 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 31°C | 23/30 |
| April | Bad weather | 8.1 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 29°C | 23/30 |
| May | Bad weather | 7.4 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 28°C | 26/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 7.2 h | 6.7 | 8 min | 27°C | 25/30 |
| July | Bad weather | 7.4 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 27°C | 26/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 7.7 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 27°C | 19/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 8.0 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 27°C | 19/30 |
| October | Excellent | 8.4 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 29°C | 13/30 |
| November | Excellent | 8.6 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 30°C | 9/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 8.7 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 30°C | 20/30 |
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 Maceió
Natural pools at sea and calm beaches. Southern Brazil is hot and rainy in summer (December to March), while the northeast has warm, sunny weather most of the year. Beaches have lifeguards and kiosks. Sun is strong, and carry few valuables.
In Maceió afternoon highs average from 27°C in July to 31°C in January. The wettest month is May (about 26 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is November (9). Midday UV peaks at 9.2 in February, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
One of the many northeastern coastal cities, with Caribbean-blue beaches. (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Questions about Maceió
When is the best time to visit Maceió for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Maceió are January, October, November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Maceió?
Afternoon highs average from 27°C in July to 31°C in January. The wettest month is May, with about 26 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Maceió?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from February to September and in December.