Flic en Flac, Mauritius: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Long west-coast beach with sunsets and diving. Best for: families, divers.
The best months for vitamin D in Flic en Flac are April to December, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from January to March.
Flic en Flac month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Bad weather | 8.5 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 30°C | 25/30 |
| February | Bad weather | 8.5 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 31°C | 16/30 |
| March | Bad weather | 7.9 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 31°C | 16/30 |
| April | Excellent | 6.8 h | 6.7 | 8 min | 29°C | 14/30 |
| May | Good | 6.4 h | 5.9 | 9 min | 28°C | 7/30 |
| June | Good | 6.0 h | 5.4 | 10 min | 27°C | 5/30 |
| July | Good | 6.4 h | 5.9 | 9 min | 27°C | 6/30 |
| August | Excellent | 7.0 h | 6.7 | 8 min | 26°C | 1/30 |
| September | Excellent | 8.0 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 28°C | 3/30 |
| October | Excellent | 8.0 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 28°C | 11/30 |
| November | Excellent | 8.4 h | 9.1 | 6 min | 30°C | 15/30 |
| December | Excellent | 8.8 h | 9.2 | 6 min | 31°C | 14/30 |
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 Flic en Flac
Long west-coast beach with sunsets and diving. Warm all year, with a hot, wet season from January to March and cyclone risk. The south and east coasts are windy, while the north and west are calm. Resorts are mostly upmarket.
In Flic en Flac afternoon highs average from 26°C in August to 31°C in December. The wettest month is January (about 25 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is August (1). Midday UV peaks at 9.2 in December, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
A local fishing village that has expanded to become a popular destination for tourists and expats. (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Questions about Flic en Flac
When is the best time to visit Flic en Flac for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Flic en Flac are April to December, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Flic en Flac?
Afternoon highs average from 26°C in August to 31°C in December. The wettest month is January, with about 25 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Flic en Flac?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from January to March.