Morondava, Madagascar: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Gateway to the Avenue of the Baobabs. Best for: photographers, adventurous travellers.
The best months for vitamin D in Morondava are April to November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from December to March.
Morondava month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Bad weather | 8.7 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 31°C | 21/30 |
| February | Bad weather | 7.9 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 31°C | 24/30 |
| March | Bad weather | 7.5 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 32°C | 10/30 |
| April | Excellent | 7.6 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 33°C | 0/30 |
| May | Good | 6.9 h | 6.2 | 9 min | 33°C | 0/30 |
| June | Good | 6.5 h | 5.6 | 10 min | 31°C | 0/30 |
| July | Good | 6.7 h | 5.9 | 9 min | 29°C | 0/30 |
| August | Excellent | 7.4 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 30°C | 0/30 |
| September | Excellent | 8.2 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 31°C | 1/30 |
| October | Excellent | 8.5 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 32°C | 2/30 |
| November | Excellent | 9.1 h | 9.4 | 6 min | 33°C | 3/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 8.9 h | 9.3 | 6 min | 33°C | 18/30 |
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 Morondava
Gateway to the Avenue of the Baobabs. A dry season from May to October, hot humid summers with cyclones on the east coast, and long, rough road journeys. Services are basic outside tourist islands.
In Morondava afternoon highs average from 29°C in July to 33°C in November. The wettest month is February (about 24 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is August (0). Midday UV peaks at 9.4 in November, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Morondava
When is the best time to visit Morondava for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Morondava are April to November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Morondava?
Afternoon highs average from 29°C in July to 33°C in November. The wettest month is February, with about 24 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Morondava?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from December to March.