Komodo National Park, Indonesia: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Home of Komodo dragons and pink-sand beaches. Best for: adventurers, snorkellers.
The best months for vitamin D in Komodo National Park are May to November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from December to April.
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Komodo National Park month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Bad weather | 7.9 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 31°C | 24/30 |
| February | Bad weather | 8.1 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 30°C | 27/30 |
| March | Bad weather | 7.4 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 30°C | 24/30 |
| April | Bad weather | 7.7 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 30°C | 24/30 |
| May | Excellent | 7.9 h | 7.7 | 7 min | 31°C | 11/30 |
| June | Excellent | 7.6 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 30°C | 6/30 |
| July | Excellent | 7.7 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 30°C | 8/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.2 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 30°C | 5/30 |
| September | Excellent | 8.5 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 32°C | 9/30 |
| October | Excellent | 8.8 h | 9.3 | 6 min | 32°C | 7/30 |
| November | Excellent | 8.8 h | 9.3 | 6 min | 32°C | 16/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 6.5 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 29°C | 28/30 |
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 Komodo National Park
Home of Komodo dragons and pink-sand beaches. A dry season from April to October in Bali and Lombok, and a wet season of heavy showers from November to March. Roads are busy, and boat crossings can be rough in the rainy months.
In Komodo National Park afternoon highs average from 29°C in December to 32°C in October. The wettest month is December (about 28 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is August (5). Midday UV peaks at 9.3 in October, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Home of the Komodo dragon and a hugely important marine ecosystem (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Questions about Komodo National Park
When is the best time to visit Komodo National Park for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Komodo National Park are May to November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Komodo National Park?
Afternoon highs average from 29°C in December to 32°C in October. The wettest month is December, with about 28 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Komodo National Park?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from December to April.