Gozo, Malta: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Quieter and greener sister island, with the Blue Hole dive site. Best for: divers, walkers, couples.
The best months for vitamin D in Gozo are June to October, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Too cool from November to May.
Gozo month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 3.4 h | 3.4 | 16 min | 17°C | 7/30 |
| February | Too cold | 5.2 h | 4.4 | 12 min | 17°C | 7/30 |
| March | Too cold | 7.3 h | 6.2 | 9 min | 18°C | 4/30 |
| April | Too cold | 8.0 h | 7.0 | 8 min | 19°C | 3/30 |
| May | Too cold | 8.6 h | 7.7 | 7 min | 22°C | 3/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.7 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 27°C | 0/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.7 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 29°C | 0/30 |
| August | Excellent | 9.0 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 30°C | 0/30 |
| September | Excellent | 7.3 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 27°C | 3/30 |
| October | Good | 6.3 h | 5.3 | 10 min | 25°C | 2/30 |
| November | Too cold | 4.2 h | 3.8 | 14 min | 21°C | 10/30 |
| December | Too cold | 2.5 h | 3.0 | 18 min | 17°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 Gozo
Quieter and greener sister island, with the Blue Hole dive site. Hot dry summers and mild winters. Beaches are small and rocky, with sunbeds for rent. It is easy to get around by bus and ferry, and English is widely spoken.
In Gozo afternoon highs average from 17°C in February to 30°C in August. The wettest month is November (about 10 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is August (0). Midday UV peaks at 8.5 in July, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Questions about Gozo
When is the best time to visit Gozo for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Gozo are June to October, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Gozo?
Afternoon highs average from 17°C in February to 30°C in August. The wettest month is November, with about 10 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Gozo?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from November to May.