Ayia Napa, Cyprus: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Cyprus's party capital, with clear water and clubs. Best for: young groups, party travellers.
The best months for vitamin D in Ayia Napa are April to November, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too cool from December to March.
Ayia Napa month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 3.3 h | 3.3 | 16 min | 18°C | 9/30 |
| February | Too cold | 5.2 h | 4.5 | 12 min | 17°C | 5/30 |
| March | Too cold | 6.8 h | 5.9 | 9 min | 20°C | 3/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.1 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 23°C | 3/30 |
| May | Excellent | 9.0 h | 7.8 | 7 min | 25°C | 2/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.5 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 30°C | 0/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.5 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 33°C | 0/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.9 h | 7.8 | 7 min | 32°C | 0/30 |
| September | Excellent | 7.7 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 31°C | 0/30 |
| October | Good | 6.3 h | 5.3 | 10 min | 28°C | 0/30 |
| November | Good | 4.4 h | 3.9 | 14 min | 23°C | 5/30 |
| December | Too cold | 3.0 h | 3.1 | 17 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.
What to expect in Ayia Napa
Cyprus's party capital, with clear water and clubs. 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.
In Ayia Napa afternoon highs average from 17°C in February to 33°C in July. The wettest month is January (about 9 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is October (0). Midday UV peaks at 8.2 in June, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
In the far east of the Republic, considered by many to be the main party town of Cyprus (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Questions about Ayia Napa
When is the best time to visit Ayia Napa for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Ayia Napa are April to November, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Ayia Napa?
Afternoon highs average from 17°C in February to 33°C in July. The wettest month is January, with about 9 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Ayia Napa?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from December to March.