Mdina, Malta: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Silent walled hill town, the old capital. Best for: history fans, couples.
The best months for vitamin D in Mdina are May to October, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Too cool from November to April.
Mdina 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 | 8/30 |
| February | Too cold | 5.2 h | 4.4 | 12 min | 17°C | 8/30 |
| March | Too cold | 7.3 h | 6.2 | 9 min | 19°C | 3/30 |
| April | Too cold | 8.0 h | 7.0 | 8 min | 21°C | 4/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.6 h | 7.7 | 7 min | 24°C | 3/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.7 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 29°C | 0/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.7 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 32°C | 0/30 |
| August | Excellent | 9.0 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 32°C | 1/30 |
| September | Excellent | 7.3 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 28°C | 4/30 |
| October | Good | 6.3 h | 5.3 | 10 min | 26°C | 1/30 |
| 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 | 8/30 |
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 Mdina
Silent walled hill town, the old capital. 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 Mdina afternoon highs average from 17°C in January to 32°C in August. The wettest month is November (about 10 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is July (0). Midday UV peaks at 8.5 in July, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Malta's well-preserved quiet old capital; pronounced 'im-dina' (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Questions about Mdina
When is the best time to visit Mdina for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Mdina are May to October, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Mdina?
Afternoon highs average from 17°C in January to 32°C in August. The wettest month is November, with about 10 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Mdina?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from November to April.