Palermo, Italy: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Sicilian capital of markets, street food and Arab-Norman churches. Best for: foodies, culture travellers.
The best months for vitamin D in Palermo are May to October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too cool from November to April.
Palermo month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 2.3 h | 2.9 | 18 min | 17°C | 8/30 |
| February | Too cold | 4.6 h | 4.1 | 13 min | 17°C | 6/30 |
| March | Too cold | 6.7 h | 5.6 | 10 min | 19°C | 4/30 |
| April | Too cold | 7.6 h | 6.6 | 8 min | 20°C | 2/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.6 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 23°C | 4/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.6 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 27°C | 1/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.7 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 31°C | 0/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.8 h | 7.7 | 7 min | 31°C | 1/30 |
| September | Good | 7.2 h | 6.3 | 8 min | 28°C | 3/30 |
| October | Good | 5.7 h | 4.9 | 11 min | 25°C | 3/30 |
| November | Too cold | 3.9 h | 3.5 | 15 min | 21°C | 5/30 |
| December | Too cold | 1.8 h | 2.7 | 20 min | 16°C | 9/30 |
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 Palermo
Sicilian capital of markets, street food and Arab-Norman churches. 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 Palermo afternoon highs average from 16°C in December to 31°C in August. The wettest month is December (about 9 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is July (0). Midday UV peaks at 8.3 in July, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Questions about Palermo
When is the best time to visit Palermo for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Palermo are May to October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Palermo?
Afternoon highs average from 16°C in December to 31°C in August. The wettest month is December, with about 9 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Palermo?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from November to April.