Wakatobi, Indonesia: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Remote marine park with rich reefs. Best for: divers, nature lovers.
The best months for vitamin D in Wakatobi are August, October, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy in September and from November to July.
Wakatobi month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Bad weather | 7.7 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 30°C | 26/30 |
| February | Bad weather | 8.4 h | 9.1 | 6 min | 30°C | 25/30 |
| March | Bad weather | 7.6 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 30°C | 26/30 |
| April | Bad weather | 7.7 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 29°C | 28/30 |
| May | Bad weather | 7.1 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 29°C | 23/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 7.6 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 29°C | 19/30 |
| July | Bad weather | 7.5 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 28°C | 20/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.0 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 28°C | 15/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 8.5 h | 9.1 | 6 min | 29°C | 19/30 |
| October | Excellent | 8.5 h | 9.2 | 6 min | 30°C | 16/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 8.7 h | 9.2 | 6 min | 30°C | 23/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 6.0 h | 6.7 | 8 min | 29°C | 26/30 |
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 Wakatobi
Remote marine park with rich reefs. 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 Wakatobi afternoon highs average from 28°C in July to 30°C in November. The wettest month is April (about 28 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is August (15). Midday UV peaks at 9.2 in October, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Wakatobi
When is the best time to visit Wakatobi for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Wakatobi are August, October, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Wakatobi?
Afternoon highs average from 28°C in July to 30°C in November. The wettest month is April, with about 28 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Wakatobi?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy in September and from November to July.