Alghero, Italy: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Catalan-flavoured walled town in north-west Sardinia. Best for: couples, families, divers.
The best months for vitamin D in Alghero are May to October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too cool from November to April.
Alghero month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 1.8 h | 2.5 | 21 min | 15°C | 7/30 |
| February | Too cold | 3.7 h | 3.6 | 15 min | 16°C | 8/30 |
| March | Too cold | 6.0 h | 5.2 | 10 min | 17°C | 9/30 |
| April | Too cold | 8.0 h | 6.6 | 8 min | 21°C | 4/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.7 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 23°C | 6/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.7 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 28°C | 2/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.6 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 32°C | 1/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.6 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 32°C | 3/30 |
| September | Good | 7.1 h | 6.0 | 9 min | 26°C | 5/30 |
| October | Good | 4.8 h | 4.4 | 12 min | 24°C | 8/30 |
| November | Too cold | 2.8 h | 3.1 | 17 min | 20°C | 3/30 |
| December | Too cold | 0.6 h | 2.3 | – | 15°C | 7/30 |
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 Alghero
Catalan-flavoured walled town in north-west Sardinia. Very hot summers in the south and crowded beaches in August, when Italians take their holiday. Beach clubs rent sunbeds, and many beaches charge. Spring and early autumn are comfortable.
In Alghero afternoon highs average from 15°C in January to 32°C in August. The wettest month is March (about 9 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is July (1). Midday UV peaks at 8.1 in July, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Questions about Alghero
When is the best time to visit Alghero for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Alghero are May to October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Alghero?
Afternoon highs average from 15°C in January to 32°C in August. The wettest month is March, with about 9 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Alghero?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from November to April.