Palm Beach, Florida: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Wealthy island town with a long beach. Best for: couples, luxury travellers.
The best months for vitamin D in Palm Beach are August, November to June, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Too hot in July and rainy or stormy from September to October.
Palm Beach month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 4.5 h | 4.4 | 12 min | 23°C | 7/30 |
| February | Good | 6.3 h | 5.9 | 9 min | 23°C | 6/30 |
| March | Excellent | 7.2 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 26°C | 6/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.6 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 26°C | 1/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.9 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 31°C | 7/30 |
| June | Excellent | 7.8 h | 7.8 | 7 min | 30°C | 10/30 |
| July | Too hot | 8.8 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 32°C | 2/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.3 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 31°C | 6/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 7.5 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 31°C | 12/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 6.2 h | 5.9 | 9 min | 28°C | 5/30 |
| November | Good | 5.8 h | 5.2 | 10 min | 26°C | 4/30 |
| December | Good | 4.9 h | 4.5 | 12 min | 24°C | 4/30 |
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 Palm Beach
Wealthy island town with a long beach. A dry, mild season from November to April, and a hot, humid, stormy summer with hurricane risk from June to November. The Gulf coast has calm, shallow water, and the Atlantic coast has more waves. Car hire is usually needed.
In Palm Beach afternoon highs average from 23°C in January to 32°C in July. The wettest month is September (about 12 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is April (1). Midday UV peaks at 8.5 in May, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Palm Beach
When is the best time to visit Palm Beach for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Palm Beach are August, November to June, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Palm Beach?
Afternoon highs average from 23°C in January to 32°C in July. The wettest month is September, with about 12 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Palm Beach?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too hot in July and rainy or stormy from September to October.