Los Angeles, California: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Sprawling city of studios, beaches and food. Best for: city-break fans, families.
The best months for vitamin D in Los Angeles are May to November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Too cool from December to April.
Los Angeles month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 3.9 h | 3.6 | 15 min | 19°C | 2/30 |
| February | Too cold | 4.4 h | 4.2 | 13 min | 18°C | 8/30 |
| March | Too cold | 6.8 h | 6.1 | 9 min | 20°C | 6/30 |
| April | Too cold | 7.8 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 22°C | 3/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.6 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 22°C | 1/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.5 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 27°C | 0/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.6 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 30°C | 0/30 |
| August | Excellent | 9.0 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 31°C | 0/30 |
| September | Excellent | 7.8 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 29°C | 0/30 |
| October | Good | 6.5 h | 5.6 | 10 min | 27°C | 0/30 |
| November | Good | 4.8 h | 4.2 | 13 min | 23°C | 0/30 |
| December | Too cold | 3.9 h | 3.5 | 15 min | 21°C | 0/30 |
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 Los Angeles
Sprawling city of studios, beaches and food. The Pacific is cool all year. The south coast is sunny and pleasant, but May to June often brings morning fog (June Gloom). Summer is dry and warm, and winter can bring rain.
In Los Angeles afternoon highs average from 18°C in February to 31°C in August. The wettest month is February (about 8 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is December (0). Midday UV peaks at 8.5 in June, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
The state's largest city, and 2nd-largest in the nation. L.A. is home to Hollywood, Venice, The Getty Center, and Griffith Park. (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Questions about Los Angeles
When is the best time to visit Los Angeles for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Los Angeles are May to November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Los Angeles?
Afternoon highs average from 18°C in February to 31°C in August. The wettest month is February, with about 8 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Los Angeles?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from December to April.