Porto-Vecchio, France: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Gateway to some of the best beaches in Corsica. Best for: families, couples, beach lovers.
The best months for vitamin D in Porto-Vecchio are May to September, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too cool from October to April.
Porto-Vecchio month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 1.5 h | 2.4 | – | 14°C | 9/30 |
| February | Too cold | 3.0 h | 3.2 | 17 min | 16°C | 6/30 |
| March | Too cold | 5.6 h | 4.8 | 11 min | 17°C | 9/30 |
| April | Too cold | 7.6 h | 6.4 | 8 min | 19°C | 4/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.7 h | 7.0 | 8 min | 22°C | 4/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.6 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 26°C | 2/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.6 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 31°C | 3/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.6 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 32°C | 3/30 |
| September | Good | 6.7 h | 5.6 | 10 min | 25°C | 7/30 |
| October | Too cold | 4.0 h | 3.8 | 14 min | 21°C | 11/30 |
| November | Too cold | 2.3 h | 2.9 | 18 min | 18°C | 4/30 |
| December | Too cold | 0.1 h | 2.3 | – | 14°C | 7/30 |
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 Porto-Vecchio
Gateway to some of the best beaches in 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 Porto-Vecchio afternoon highs average from 14°C in January to 32°C in August. The wettest month is October (about 11 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is June (2). Midday UV peaks at 7.9 in July.
Questions about Porto-Vecchio
When is the best time to visit Porto-Vecchio for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Porto-Vecchio are May to September, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Porto-Vecchio?
Afternoon highs average from 14°C in January to 32°C in August. The wettest month is October, with about 11 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Porto-Vecchio?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from October to April.