Malibu, California: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Cliffs, surf and stylish canyons. Best for: surfers, couples, drivers.
The best months for vitamin D in Malibu are August, September, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too cool from October to July.
Malibu month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 3.8 h | 3.6 | 15 min | 17°C | 3/30 |
| February | Too cold | 4.6 h | 4.2 | 13 min | 16°C | 10/30 |
| March | Too cold | 6.9 h | 6.1 | 9 min | 17°C | 4/30 |
| April | Too cold | 7.9 h | 7.0 | 8 min | 18°C | 4/30 |
| May | Too cold | 8.5 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 18°C | 1/30 |
| June | Too cold | 9.2 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 20°C | 0/30 |
| July | Too cold | 9.5 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 22°C | 0/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.9 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 24°C | 0/30 |
| September | Excellent | 7.9 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 24°C | 0/30 |
| October | Too cold | 6.5 h | 5.5 | 10 min | 21°C | 1/30 |
| November | Too cold | 4.7 h | 4.1 | 13 min | 20°C | 1/30 |
| December | Too cold | 3.5 h | 3.4 | 16 min | 17°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 Malibu
Cliffs, surf and stylish canyons. 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 Malibu afternoon highs average from 16°C in February to 24°C in August. The wettest month is February (about 10 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is December (0). Midday UV peaks at 8.0 in June, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Malibu
When is the best time to visit Malibu for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Malibu are August, September, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Malibu?
Afternoon highs average from 16°C in February to 24°C in August. The wettest month is February, with about 10 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Malibu?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from October to July.