Protaras, Cyprus: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Calmer than Ayia Napa, with shallow clear bays. Best for: families, couples.
The best months for vitamin D in Protaras are April to November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Too cool from December to March.
Protaras month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 3.0 h | 3.2 | 17 min | 18°C | 11/30 |
| February | Too cold | 5.1 h | 4.4 | 12 min | 18°C | 6/30 |
| March | Too cold | 7.0 h | 5.9 | 9 min | 20°C | 3/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.1 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 25°C | 2/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.9 h | 7.7 | 7 min | 26°C | 2/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.6 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 32°C | 0/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.5 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 33°C | 0/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.8 h | 7.8 | 7 min | 32°C | 0/30 |
| September | Excellent | 7.8 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 31°C | 0/30 |
| October | Good | 6.4 h | 5.4 | 10 min | 27°C | 0/30 |
| November | Good | 4.6 h | 3.9 | 14 min | 22°C | 5/30 |
| December | Too cold | 3.0 h | 3.1 | 17 min | 18°C | 8/30 |
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 Protaras
Calmer than Ayia Napa, with shallow clear bays. 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 Protaras afternoon highs average from 18°C in January to 33°C in July. The wettest month is January (about 11 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is October (0). Midday UV peaks at 8.3 in June, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Questions about Protaras
When is the best time to visit Protaras for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Protaras are April to November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Protaras?
Afternoon highs average from 18°C in January to 33°C in July. The wettest month is January, with about 11 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Protaras?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from December to March.