Vitamin D in Georgia: Best Months, UV and Travel Guide

The best months for vitamin D in Georgia are April to June, August, October, November. In June, a full dose of about 1,000 IU takes around 7 minutes at midday for skin type III at age 30, with 9.0 usable sun hours a day. For a beach stay it is too hot in July, too cool from December to March and rainy or stormy in September.

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Georgia month by month

Georgia is rated at its median coastal place, for skin type III at age 30. Click a month for the details.

Month	Rating	Sun window	Peak UV	Full dose, age 30	Full dose, age 65	Afternoon high	Rainy days
January	Too cold	4.0 h	3.8	14 min	26 min	16°C	8/30
February	Too cold	5.5 h	4.9	11 min	20 min	18°C	5/30
March	Too cold	6.3 h	6.2	9 min	16 min	21°C	8/30
April	Excellent	8.1 h	7.5	7 min	13 min	24°C	4/30
May	Excellent	8.3 h	7.8	7 min	13 min	29°C	8/30
June	Excellent	9.0 h	8.2	7 min	12 min	31°C	4/30
July	Too hot	8.7 h	8.2	7 min	12 min	31°C	11/30
August	Excellent	7.5 h	7.5	7 min	13 min	30°C	10/30
September	Bad weather	6.3 h	6.4	8 min	16 min	28°C	13/30
October	Good	6.4 h	5.6	10 min	18 min	25°C	6/30
November	Good	5.1 h	4.6	12 min	22 min	23°C	8/30
December	Too cold	3.6 h	3.6	15 min	28 min	17°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.

Travel guide: why go to Georgia

Why go

Georgia's coast is a quiet world of barrier islands, marshes, live oaks and historic Savannah.

Best for

Couples, nature lovers and history fans.

What to expect

Hot, humid summers, a spring and autumn that are very pleasant, and hurricane risk from June to November. Beaches are calm and a bit brown, and you may see wild horses.

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Places in Georgia

Each place has its own climate, so its best months can differ from the country as a whole.

Savannah best: Excellent

Elegant squares and haunted-history tours, close to the coast.

Best for couples, culture travellers

Best months March to June, August, October, November · Avoid too hot in July; too cool from December to February; rainy or stormy in September

Georgia's first established city, first state capital, and a heartland of colonial culture.

Tybee Island best: Excellent

Beach town with a lighthouse, a short drive from Savannah.

Best for families, couples

Best months April to August, October · Avoid too cool from November to March; rainy or stormy in September

Jekyll Island best: Excellent

Historic club island with a driftwood beach.

Best for families, cyclists

Best months April to June, August, October, November · Avoid too hot in July; too cool from December to March; rainy or stormy in September

St. Simons Island best: Excellent

Lighthouse, oak trees and a relaxed resort.

Best for families, couples

Best months April to August, October, November · Avoid too cool from December to March; rainy or stormy in September

Cumberland Island best: Excellent

Wild horses and an empty beach, reached by ferry or private boat.

Best for nature lovers, campers

Best months April to June, August, October, November · Avoid too hot in July; too cool from December to March; rainy or stormy in September

Some short descriptions come from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Questions about vitamin D in Georgia

When is the best time to visit Georgia for vitamin D?

The best months for vitamin D in Georgia are April to June, August, October, November. In June, a full dose of about 1,000 IU takes around 7 minutes at midday for skin type III at age 30, with 9.0 usable sun hours a day.

Can you get vitamin D from the sun in Georgia in December?

Yes, but slowly. In December a full dose takes about 15 minutes at midday for skin type III at age 30, with 3.6 usable hours a day.

How long do I need in the sun in Georgia?

In June, the best month, about 7 minutes at midday with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III at age 30; about 12 minutes at age 65. Darker skin needs longer and fair skin burns sooner, so keep sessions short. This is an estimate for planning, not medical advice.

Which months should I avoid in Georgia?

For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too hot in July, too cool from December to March and rainy or stormy in September.

What is the best place in Georgia for vitamin D?

In June the strongest sun of the places we rate is around St. Simons Island. Each place has its own rating, so open the place list to compare them.

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