Zadar, Croatia: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Roman ruins, a sea organ and a famous sunset. Best for: couples, culture travellers.
The best months for vitamin D in Zadar are May to October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too cool from November to April.
Zadar month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 0.1 h | 1.9 | – | 13°C | 8/30 |
| February | Too cold | 2.1 h | 2.8 | 19 min | 15°C | 6/30 |
| March | Too cold | 4.5 h | 4.0 | 13 min | 17°C | 13/30 |
| April | Too cold | 7.5 h | 5.8 | 9 min | 20°C | 5/30 |
| May | Good | 8.7 h | 6.6 | 8 min | 24°C | 6/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.3 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 28°C | 6/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.4 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 33°C | 1/30 |
| August | Good | 8.2 h | 6.5 | 8 min | 33°C | 2/30 |
| September | Good | 5.8 h | 4.9 | 11 min | 26°C | 11/30 |
| October | Good | 3.8 h | 3.5 | 15 min | 22°C | 9/30 |
| November | Too cold | 1.2 h | 2.3 | – | 17°C | 8/30 |
| December | Too cold | 0.0 h | 1.5 | – | 12°C | 9/30 |
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 Zadar
Roman ruins, a sea organ and a famous sunset. 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 Zadar afternoon highs average from 12°C in December to 33°C in August. The wettest month is March (about 13 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is July (1). Midday UV peaks at 7.3 in June.
A rich history and lies in a scenic area, yet is overlooked by most tourists. (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Questions about Zadar
When is the best time to visit Zadar for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Zadar are May to October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Zadar?
Afternoon highs average from 12°C in December to 33°C in August. The wettest month is March, with about 13 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Zadar?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from November to April.