St. Julian's, Malta: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Malta's nightlife hub around Paceville. Best for: young travellers, groups.
The best months for vitamin D in St. Julian's are May, June, August to November, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too hot in July and too cool from December to April.
St. Julian's month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 3.6 h | 3.4 | 16 min | 17°C | 5/30 |
| February | Too cold | 5.1 h | 4.4 | 12 min | 17°C | 7/30 |
| March | Too cold | 7.2 h | 6.2 | 9 min | 19°C | 1/30 |
| April | Too cold | 8.1 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 21°C | 4/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.7 h | 7.7 | 7 min | 24°C | 4/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.6 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 29°C | 2/30 |
| July | Too hot | 9.7 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 34°C | 0/30 |
| August | Excellent | 9.0 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 32°C | 1/30 |
| September | Excellent | 7.4 h | 6.7 | 8 min | 29°C | 4/30 |
| October | Good | 6.4 h | 5.4 | 10 min | 27°C | 1/30 |
| November | Good | 4.3 h | 3.8 | 14 min | 22°C | 5/30 |
| December | Too cold | 2.5 h | 3.0 | 18 min | 18°C | 7/30 |
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 St. Julian's
Malta's nightlife hub around Paceville. 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 St. Julian's afternoon highs average from 17°C in February to 34°C in July. The wettest month is February (about 7 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.
Perfect area for nightlife & entertainment. (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Questions about St. Julian's
When is the best time to visit St. Julian's for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in St. Julian's are May, June, August to November, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in St. Julian's?
Afternoon highs average from 17°C in February to 34°C in July. The wettest month is February, with about 7 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in St. Julian's?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too hot in July and too cool from December to April.