Larnaca, Cyprus: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Easy airport town with a palm promenade and a salt lake. Best for: short stays, families.
The best months for vitamin D in Larnaca are April to June, August to November, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too hot in July and too cool from December to March.
Larnaca 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 | 8/30 |
| February | Too cold | 5.4 h | 4.6 | 12 min | 19°C | 7/30 |
| March | Too cold | 6.9 h | 6.1 | 9 min | 21°C | 4/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.2 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 25°C | 2/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.9 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 27°C | 3/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.8 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 33°C | 0/30 |
| July | Too hot | 9.6 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 35°C | 0/30 |
| August | Excellent | 9.1 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 34°C | 0/30 |
| September | Excellent | 7.9 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 31°C | 2/30 |
| October | Good | 6.6 h | 5.7 | 9 min | 28°C | 0/30 |
| November | Good | 4.9 h | 4.2 | 13 min | 22°C | 4/30 |
| December | Too cold | 3.3 h | 3.3 | 16 min | 19°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 Larnaca
Easy airport town with a palm promenade and a salt lake. 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 Larnaca afternoon highs average from 18°C in January to 35°C in July. The wettest month is January (about 8 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is October (0). Midday UV peaks at 8.6 in June, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Questions about Larnaca
When is the best time to visit Larnaca for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Larnaca are April to June, August to November, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Larnaca?
Afternoon highs average from 18°C in January to 35°C in July. The wettest month is January, with about 8 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Larnaca?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too hot in July and too cool from December to March.