Syracuse, Italy: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Ancient Greek city with a lovely island old town. Best for: history fans, couples.
The best months for vitamin D in Syracuse are May to October, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Too cool from November to April.
Syracuse month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 3.1 h | 3.2 | 17 min | 17°C | 4/30 |
| February | Too cold | 4.9 h | 4.2 | 13 min | 18°C | 5/30 |
| March | Too cold | 7.0 h | 5.9 | 9 min | 20°C | 3/30 |
| April | Too cold | 7.9 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 21°C | 2/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.3 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 24°C | 4/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.7 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 29°C | 1/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.7 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 33°C | 0/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.8 h | 7.8 | 7 min | 33°C | 1/30 |
| September | Good | 7.3 h | 6.5 | 8 min | 30°C | 3/30 |
| October | Good | 6.1 h | 5.1 | 10 min | 25°C | 4/30 |
| November | Too cold | 3.9 h | 3.6 | 15 min | 21°C | 9/30 |
| December | Too cold | 2.6 h | 3.0 | 18 min | 17°C | 4/30 |
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 Syracuse
Ancient Greek city with a lovely island old town. 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 Syracuse afternoon highs average from 17°C in January to 33°C in July. The wettest month is November (about 9 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is July (0). Midday UV peaks at 8.3 in June, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Questions about Syracuse
When is the best time to visit Syracuse for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Syracuse are May to October, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Syracuse?
Afternoon highs average from 17°C in January to 33°C in July. The wettest month is November, with about 9 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Syracuse?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from November to April.