Bonifacio, France: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Clifftop old town above turquoise water at the south of Corsica. Best for: couples, boat trips, photographers.
The best months for vitamin D in Bonifacio are June to September, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too cool from October to May.
Bonifacio month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 1.4 h | 2.4 | – | 14°C | 11/30 |
| February | Too cold | 3.1 h | 3.1 | 17 min | 15°C | 8/30 |
| March | Too cold | 5.9 h | 5.0 | 11 min | 16°C | 11/30 |
| April | Too cold | 7.8 h | 6.5 | 8 min | 18°C | 4/30 |
| May | Too cold | 8.8 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 21°C | 4/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.6 h | 7.8 | 7 min | 25°C | 2/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.6 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 29°C | 2/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.7 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 30°C | 3/30 |
| September | Good | 6.8 h | 5.7 | 9 min | 24°C | 9/30 |
| October | Too cold | 4.4 h | 4.1 | 13 min | 21°C | 11/30 |
| November | Too cold | 2.3 h | 2.9 | 18 min | 18°C | 6/30 |
| December | Too cold | 0.1 h | 2.2 | – | 14°C | 9/30 |
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 Bonifacio
Clifftop old town above turquoise water at the south of Corsica. Hot dry summers on the Mediterranean and a cooler, windier Atlantic. August is the French holiday month, so prices and crowds peak. Many Riviera beaches are pebbly.
In Bonifacio afternoon highs average from 14°C in January to 30°C in August. The wettest month is January (about 11 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is July (2). Midday UV peaks at 7.9 in July.
Questions about Bonifacio
When is the best time to visit Bonifacio for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Bonifacio are June to September, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Bonifacio?
Afternoon highs average from 14°C in January to 30°C in August. The wettest month is January, with about 11 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Bonifacio?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from October to May.