Kuta (Bali), Indonesia: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Busy surf beach with bars and budget stays. Best for: young travellers, beginner surfers.
The best months for vitamin D in Kuta (Bali) are June, August, October, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy in July and in September and from November to May.
Kuta (Bali) month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Bad weather | 8.3 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 30°C | 22/30 |
| February | Bad weather | 7.9 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 30°C | 28/30 |
| March | Bad weather | 8.1 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 30°C | 24/30 |
| April | Bad weather | 7.6 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 29°C | 26/30 |
| May | Bad weather | 7.5 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 29°C | 20/30 |
| June | Excellent | 7.2 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 28°C | 17/30 |
| July | Bad weather | 7.3 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 27°C | 18/30 |
| August | Excellent | 7.8 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 28°C | 15/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 8.3 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 29°C | 18/30 |
| October | Excellent | 8.7 h | 9.3 | 6 min | 31°C | 15/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 8.6 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 31°C | 23/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 7.4 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 30°C | 25/30 |
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 Kuta (Bali)
Busy surf beach with bars and budget stays. 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 Kuta (Bali) afternoon highs average from 27°C in July to 31°C in November. The wettest month is February (about 28 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is October (15). Midday UV peaks at 9.3 in October, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Kuta (Bali)
When is the best time to visit Kuta (Bali) for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Kuta (Bali) are June, August, October, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Kuta (Bali)?
Afternoon highs average from 27°C in July to 31°C in November. The wettest month is February, with about 28 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Kuta (Bali)?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy in July and in September and from November to May.