Paphos best: Excellent
Roman mosaics and a harbour with calm family resorts.
Vitamin D in Cyprus: best months for sun and a travel guide
The best months for vitamin D in Cyprus are April to November. In June, a full dose of about 1,000 IU takes around 6 minutes at midday for skin type III at age 30, with 9.8 usable sun hours a day. For a beach stay it is too cool from December to March.
Cyprus month by month
Cyprus is rated at its median coastal place, for skin type III at age 30. Click a month for the details.
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Full dose, age 65 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 3.3 h | 3.3 | 16 min | 30 min | 18°C | 9/30 |
| February | Too cold | 5.2 h | 4.5 | 12 min | 22 min | 17°C | 5/30 |
| March | Too cold | 7.1 h | 6.0 | 9 min | 17 min | 21°C | 4/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.1 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 14 min | 25°C | 2/30 |
| May | Excellent | 9.0 h | 7.8 | 7 min | 13 min | 25°C | 2/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.8 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 12 min | 33°C | 0/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.5 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 12 min | 33°C | 0/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.8 h | 7.8 | 7 min | 13 min | 32°C | 0/30 |
| September | Excellent | 7.8 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 15 min | 31°C | 0/30 |
| October | Good | 6.4 h | 5.4 | 10 min | 19 min | 27°C | 0/30 |
| November | Good | 4.7 h | 4.0 | 13 min | 25 min | 23°C | 1/30 |
| December | Too cold | 3.0 h | 3.1 | 17 min | 32 min | 20°C | 6/30 |
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.
Travel guide: why go to Cyprus
Why go
Cyprus has some of the sunniest weather in Europe, with a long swimming season, sandy beaches and ancient sites.
Best for
Families, couples, retirees and party groups (Ayia Napa).
What to expect
Very hot summers and a swimming season from April to November. Winters are mild but can be breezy. English is widely spoken and driving is on the left.
Places in Cyprus
Each place has its own climate, so its best months can differ from the country as a whole.
Limassol best: Excellent
Marina, seafront promenade and wine villages inland.
Ayia Napa best: Excellent
Cyprus's party capital, with clear water and clubs.
In the far east of the Republic, considered by many to be the main party town of Cyprus
Protaras best: Excellent
Calmer than Ayia Napa, with shallow clear bays.
Larnaca best: Excellent
Easy airport town with a palm promenade and a salt lake.
Polis Chrysochous best: Excellent
Quiet north-west coast near the Akamas nature area.
Some short descriptions come from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Questions about vitamin D in Cyprus
When is the best time to visit Cyprus for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Cyprus are April to November. In June, a full dose of about 1,000 IU takes around 6 minutes at midday for skin type III at age 30, with 9.8 usable sun hours a day.
Can you get vitamin D from the sun in Cyprus in December?
Yes, but slowly. In December a full dose takes about 17 minutes at midday for skin type III at age 30, with 3.0 usable hours a day.
How long do I need in the sun in Cyprus?
In June, the best month, about 6 minutes at midday with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III at age 30; about 12 minutes at age 65. Darker skin needs longer and fair skin burns sooner, so keep sessions short. This is an estimate for planning, not medical advice.
Which months should I avoid in Cyprus?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from December to March.
What is the best place in Cyprus for vitamin D?
In June the strongest sun of the places we rate is around Paphos. Each place has its own rating, so open the place list to compare them.
Plan by month
- Jan Too cold
- Feb Too cold
- Mar Too cold
- Apr Excellent
- May Excellent
- Jun Excellent
- Jul Excellent
- Aug Excellent
- Sep Excellent
- Oct Good
- Nov Good
- Dec Too cold