Old Orchard Beach, Maine: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Long sandy beach with a pier and amusements. Best for: families, groups.
The best months for vitamin D in Old Orchard Beach are June to September, when a full dose takes about 8 minutes at midday. Too cool from October to May.
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Old Orchard Beach month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 0.3 h | 1.9 | – | 2°C | 12/30 |
| February | Too cold | 3.1 h | 3.1 | 17 min | 4°C | 4/30 |
| March | Too cold | 4.4 h | 4.0 | 13 min | 7°C | 7/30 |
| April | Too cold | 5.8 h | 5.0 | 11 min | 12°C | 7/30 |
| May | Too cold | 7.3 h | 6.2 | 9 min | 19°C | 5/30 |
| June | Good | 6.8 h | 6.1 | 9 min | 22°C | 7/30 |
| July | Excellent | 7.9 h | 6.7 | 8 min | 27°C | 6/30 |
| August | Good | 6.7 h | 6.0 | 9 min | 24°C | 7/30 |
| September | Good | 6.1 h | 5.0 | 11 min | 22°C | 4/30 |
| October | Too cold | 3.7 h | 3.6 | 15 min | 17°C | 5/30 |
| November | Too cold | 1.4 h | 2.5 | 21 min | 10°C | 4/30 |
| December | Too cold | 0.0 h | 1.8 | – | 4°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 Old Orchard Beach
Long sandy beach with a pier and amusements. A short, cool summer from July to early September, a cold sea for swimming, and foggy mornings. Autumn colours are a major draw.
In Old Orchard Beach afternoon highs average from 2°C in January to 27°C in July. The wettest month is January (about 12 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is November (4). Midday UV peaks at 6.7 in July.
Questions about Old Orchard Beach
When is the best time to visit Old Orchard Beach for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Old Orchard Beach are June to September, when a full dose takes about 8 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Old Orchard Beach?
Afternoon highs average from 2°C in January to 27°C in July. The wettest month is January, with about 12 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Old Orchard Beach?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from October to May.