Hvar, Croatia: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Sunny island of lavender fields and lively nightlife. Best for: couples, party groups, sailors.
The best months for vitamin D in Hvar are May to October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too cool from November to April.
Hvar month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 0.3 h | 2.1 | – | 13°C | 12/30 |
| February | Too cold | 2.3 h | 2.7 | 20 min | 15°C | 8/30 |
| March | Too cold | 4.5 h | 4.1 | 13 min | 16°C | 16/30 |
| April | Too cold | 7.7 h | 5.9 | 9 min | 20°C | 8/30 |
| May | Good | 8.0 h | 6.5 | 8 min | 22°C | 13/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.4 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 28°C | 6/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.4 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 31°C | 3/30 |
| August | Good | 8.2 h | 6.6 | 8 min | 32°C | 2/30 |
| September | Good | 6.0 h | 5.0 | 11 min | 25°C | 12/30 |
| October | Good | 4.3 h | 3.7 | 14 min | 22°C | 8/30 |
| November | Too cold | 1.4 h | 2.4 | – | 17°C | 8/30 |
| December | Too cold | 0.0 h | 1.7 | – | 14°C | 11/30 |
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 Hvar
Sunny island of lavender fields and lively nightlife. Mostly pebble and rock beaches, warm summers and the busiest crowds in July and August. The sea is clear and often calm. Prices peak in high summer; June and September are easy to enjoy.
In Hvar afternoon highs average from 13°C in January to 32°C in August. The wettest month is March (about 16 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is August (2). Midday UV peaks at 7.4 in June.
A charming old port. (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Questions about Hvar
When is the best time to visit Hvar for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Hvar are May to October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Hvar?
Afternoon highs average from 13°C in January to 32°C in August. The wettest month is March, with about 16 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Hvar?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from November to April.