Denarau Island, Fiji: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Gated resort area with golf, restaurants and a marina. Best for: families, couples.
The best months for vitamin D in Denarau Island are April to October, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from November to March.
Denarau Island month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Bad weather | 7.6 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 30°C | 25/30 |
| February | Bad weather | 7.7 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 30°C | 27/30 |
| March | Bad weather | 6.7 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 30°C | 24/30 |
| April | Excellent | 7.5 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 31°C | 11/30 |
| May | Good | 6.4 h | 6.1 | 9 min | 30°C | 12/30 |
| June | Good | 6.3 h | 5.7 | 9 min | 28°C | 7/30 |
| July | Good | 6.1 h | 5.7 | 9 min | 28°C | 6/30 |
| August | Excellent | 6.8 h | 6.9 | 8 min | 28°C | 10/30 |
| September | Excellent | 7.7 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 29°C | 10/30 |
| October | Excellent | 7.9 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 30°C | 11/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 8.3 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 31°C | 21/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 8.0 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 31°C | 21/30 |
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 Denarau Island
Gated resort area with golf, restaurants and a marina. 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 Denarau Island afternoon highs average from 28°C in August to 31°C in April. The wettest month is February (about 27 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is July (6). Midday UV peaks at 8.8 in November, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Questions about Denarau Island
When is the best time to visit Denarau Island for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Denarau Island are April to October, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Denarau Island?
Afternoon highs average from 28°C in August to 31°C in April. The wettest month is February, with about 27 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Denarau Island?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from November to March.