Puerto Ayora, Ecuador: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Main town of the Galápagos, near giant tortoises and sea lions. Best for: nature lovers, divers.
Puerto Ayora gives little vitamin D from the sun in any month for skin type III at age 30. Rainy or stormy all year.
Puerto Ayora month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Bad weather | 8.2 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 26°C | 21/30 |
| February | Bad weather | 8.4 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 28°C | 20/30 |
| March | Bad weather | 8.5 h | 9.1 | 6 min | 28°C | 21/30 |
| April | Bad weather | 8.4 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 28°C | 20/30 |
| May | Bad weather | 8.1 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 26°C | 26/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 7.7 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 25°C | 25/30 |
| July | Bad weather | 7.5 h | 7.0 | 8 min | 24°C | 29/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 7.6 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 23°C | 22/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 7.1 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 23°C | 29/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 7.6 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 23°C | 30/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 7.9 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 24°C | 20/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 7.9 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 25°C | 27/30 |
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 Puerto Ayora
Main town of the Galápagos, near giant tortoises and sea lions. The coast is hot and wettest from January to May, and cooler and drier from June to December. Quito and Cuenca are cool because of altitude. The US dollar is used.
In Puerto Ayora afternoon highs average from 23°C in September to 28°C in March. The wettest month is October (about 30 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is November (20). Midday UV peaks at 9.1 in March, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Puerto Ayora
When is the best time to visit Puerto Ayora for vitamin D?
Puerto Ayora gives little vitamin D from the sun in any month for skin type III at age 30.
What is the weather like in Puerto Ayora?
Afternoon highs average from 23°C in September to 28°C in March. The wettest month is October, with about 30 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Puerto Ayora?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy all year.