Bora Bora, French Polynesia: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Iconic lagoon, overwater villas and a green volcano. Best for: honeymooners, luxury travellers.
The best months for vitamin D in Bora Bora are July, when a full dose takes about 9 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from August to June.
Bora Bora month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Bad weather | 7.9 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 28°C | 28/30 |
| February | Bad weather | 7.4 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 29°C | 26/30 |
| March | Bad weather | 8.5 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 29°C | 20/30 |
| April | Bad weather | 7.7 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 29°C | 29/30 |
| May | Bad weather | 6.9 h | 6.3 | 8 min | 28°C | 19/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 6.5 h | 5.5 | 10 min | 27°C | 20/30 |
| July | Good | 6.9 h | 6.1 | 9 min | 26°C | 17/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 7.4 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 26°C | 20/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 8.1 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 27°C | 27/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 8.4 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 26°C | 26/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 9.0 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 28°C | 25/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 7.7 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 29°C | 29/30 |
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 Bora Bora
Iconic lagoon, overwater villas and a green volcano. A drier season from May to October and a wetter, hotter season from November to April. It is among the most expensive places in the world, and getting between islands needs flights or ferries.
In Bora Bora afternoon highs average from 26°C in August to 29°C in March. The wettest month is April (about 29 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is July (17). Midday UV peaks at 8.8 in March, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Bora Bora
When is the best time to visit Bora Bora for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Bora Bora are July, when a full dose takes about 9 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Bora Bora?
Afternoon highs average from 26°C in August to 29°C in March. The wettest month is April, with about 29 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Bora Bora?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from August to June.