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Vitamin D in Fiji: best months for sun and a travel guide

The best months for vitamin D in Fiji are April to October. In October, a full dose of about 1,000 IU takes around 6 minutes at midday for skin type III at age 30, with 8.1 usable sun hours a day. For a beach stay it is rainy or stormy from November to March.

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Fiji month by month

Fiji is rated at its median coastal place, for skin type III at age 30. Click a month for the details.

MonthRatingSun windowPeak UVFull dose, age 30Full dose, age 65Afternoon highRainy days
JanuaryBad weather7.6 h8.36 min12 min30°C25/30
FebruaryBad weather7.7 h8.66 min12 min30°C27/30
MarchBad weather5.5 h6.68 min15 min28°C24/30
AprilExcellent7.5 h7.47 min14 min31°C11/30
MayGood6.4 h6.19 min16 min30°C12/30
JuneGood6.3 h5.79 min18 min28°C7/30
JulyGood6.1 h5.79 min18 min28°C6/30
AugustExcellent6.8 h6.98 min14 min28°C10/30
SeptemberExcellent7.7 h8.07 min13 min29°C10/30
OctoberExcellent8.1 h8.76 min11 min27°C14/30
NovemberBad weather8.3 h8.86 min11 min31°C21/30
DecemberBad weather8.0 h8.46 min12 min31°C21/30

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.

Travel guide: why go to Fiji

Why go

Fiji is a friendly South Pacific island group of white beaches, coral reefs and relaxed resorts.

Best for

Families, honeymooners, divers and couples.

What to expect

A dry season from May to October and a wetter, hotter season from November to April, with cyclone risk. Resorts are often on separate islands and reached by boat.

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Places in Fiji

Each place has its own climate, so its best months can differ from the country as a whole.

Nadi best: Excellent

Airport town and the entry point to the western islands.

Best for transit stays, families

Best months April to October · Avoid rainy or stormy from November to March

Transit hub near the main airport

Denarau Island best: Excellent

Gated resort area with golf, restaurants and a marina.

Best for families, couples

Best months April to October · Avoid rainy or stormy from November to March

Mamanuca Islands best: Excellent

Calm lagoons and coral just off the main island.

Best for families, couples, snorkellers

Best months April to December · Avoid rainy or stormy from January to March

Yasawa Islands best: Excellent

Remote white-sand island chain with simple resorts.

Best for backpackers, couples, snorkellers

Best months April to October · Avoid rainy or stormy from November to March

Suva best: Excellent

Capital city with colonial buildings and a busy market.

Best for culture travellers

Best months June to September · Avoid rainy or stormy from October to May

The capital, famously rainy and not often visited by tourists

Taveuni best: Excellent

Garden island with waterfalls and the Somosomo strait for diving.

Best for divers, nature lovers

Best months April, June to October · Avoid rainy or stormy in May and from November to March

Coral Coast best: Excellent

Main south coast strip of resorts and sandy bays.

Best for families, couples

Best months June to September · Avoid rainy or stormy from October to May

Some short descriptions come from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Questions about vitamin D in Fiji

When is the best time to visit Fiji for vitamin D?

The best months for vitamin D in Fiji are April to October. In October, a full dose of about 1,000 IU takes around 6 minutes at midday for skin type III at age 30, with 8.1 usable sun hours a day.

Can you get vitamin D from the sun in Fiji in March?

Yes, but slowly. In March a full dose takes about 8 minutes at midday for skin type III at age 30, with 5.5 usable hours a day.

How long do I need in the sun in Fiji?

In October, the best month, about 6 minutes at midday with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III at age 30; about 11 minutes at age 65. Darker skin needs longer and fair skin burns sooner, so keep sessions short. This is an estimate for planning, not medical advice.

Which months should I avoid in Fiji?

For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from November to March.

What is the best place in Fiji for vitamin D?

In October the strongest sun of the places we rate is around Nadi. Each place has its own rating, so open the place list to compare them.

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