Coral Coast, Fiji: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Main south coast strip of resorts and sandy bays. Best for: families, couples.
The best months for vitamin D in Coral Coast are June to September, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from October to May.
Coral Coast month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Bad weather | 7.9 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 29°C | 26/30 |
| February | Bad weather | 7.6 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 29°C | 27/30 |
| March | Bad weather | 5.5 h | 6.4 | 8 min | 28°C | 27/30 |
| April | Bad weather | 7.4 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 29°C | 21/30 |
| May | Bad weather | 4.5 h | 4.6 | 12 min | 27°C | 24/30 |
| June | Good | 6.0 h | 5.6 | 10 min | 26°C | 11/30 |
| July | Good | 6.1 h | 5.5 | 10 min | 26°C | 15/30 |
| August | Good | 6.6 h | 6.5 | 8 min | 25°C | 11/30 |
| September | Excellent | 7.2 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 25°C | 15/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 7.3 h | 7.7 | 7 min | 27°C | 21/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 8.3 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 28°C | 27/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 7.5 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 29°C | 22/30 |
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 Coral Coast
Main south coast strip of resorts and sandy bays. 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.
In Coral Coast afternoon highs average from 25°C in August to 29°C in February. The wettest month is February (about 27 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is August (11). Midday UV peaks at 8.5 in February, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Coral Coast
When is the best time to visit Coral Coast for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Coral Coast are June to September, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Coral Coast?
Afternoon highs average from 25°C in August to 29°C in February. The wettest month is February, with about 27 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Coral Coast?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from October to May.