Ios, Greece: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Cycladic island known for young party crowds and a lovely bay. Best for: young travellers, groups.
The best months for vitamin D in Ios are May to October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too cool from November to April.
Ios month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 2.5 h | 2.9 | 18 min | 15°C | 8/30 |
| February | Too cold | 4.5 h | 4.0 | 13 min | 17°C | 6/30 |
| March | Too cold | 6.7 h | 5.5 | 10 min | 18°C | 6/30 |
| April | Too cold | 8.1 h | 7.0 | 8 min | 21°C | 3/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.8 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 24°C | 2/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.6 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 30°C | 0/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.4 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 30°C | 0/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.8 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 30°C | 0/30 |
| September | Good | 7.7 h | 6.5 | 8 min | 28°C | 0/30 |
| October | Good | 6.2 h | 5.0 | 11 min | 24°C | 0/30 |
| November | Too cold | 4.0 h | 3.6 | 15 min | 19°C | 7/30 |
| December | Too cold | 1.8 h | 2.7 | 20 min | 16°C | 14/30 |
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 Ios
Cycladic island known for young party crowds and a lovely bay. Hot, dry summers and a strong northern wind (the meltemi) in July and August. Many island hotels close and ferries run less often from November to March. May, June and September give good sun with fewer people.
In Ios afternoon highs average from 15°C in January to 30°C in July. The wettest month is December (about 14 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is October (0). Midday UV peaks at 8.1 in June, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Questions about Ios
When is the best time to visit Ios for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Ios are May to October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Ios?
Afternoon highs average from 15°C in January to 30°C in July. The wettest month is December, with about 14 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Ios?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from November to April.