El Gouna, Egypt: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Planned lagoon resort town with kitesurfing and a lively marina. Best for: couples, kitesurfers, families.
The best months for vitamin D in El Gouna are October to May, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too hot from June to September.
El Gouna month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 5.3 h | 4.4 | 12 min | 23°C | 0/30 |
| February | Good | 6.2 h | 5.3 | 10 min | 23°C | 2/30 |
| March | Good | 7.4 h | 6.5 | 8 min | 26°C | 0/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.1 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 30°C | 0/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.6 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 33°C | 0/30 |
| June | Too hot | 8.8 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 38°C | 0/30 |
| July | Too hot | 8.8 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 37°C | 0/30 |
| August | Too hot | 8.4 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 38°C | 0/30 |
| September | Too hot | 7.8 h | 7.0 | 8 min | 36°C | 0/30 |
| October | Good | 6.8 h | 5.9 | 9 min | 31°C | 0/30 |
| November | Good | 5.6 h | 4.8 | 11 min | 26°C | 0/30 |
| December | Good | 5.0 h | 4.2 | 13 min | 23°C | 0/30 |
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 El Gouna
Planned lagoon resort town with kitesurfing and a lively marina. Extremely hot summers, very dry air and warm, calm water. Winter is the ideal season for sightseeing. Resorts are often all-inclusive and walled, and tipping is expected.
In El Gouna afternoon highs average from 23°C in January to 38°C in August. The wettest month is February (about 2 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is December (0). Midday UV peaks at 7.6 in May.
Questions about El Gouna
When is the best time to visit El Gouna for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in El Gouna are October to May, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in El Gouna?
Afternoon highs average from 23°C in January to 38°C in August. The wettest month is February, with about 2 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in El Gouna?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too hot from June to September.