Gulfport, Mississippi: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Port city and ferry to Ship Island. Best for: families, history fans.
The best months for vitamin D in Gulfport are April to July, October, November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Too hot in August, too cool from December to March and rainy or stormy in September.
Gulfport month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 3.8 h | 3.9 | 14 min | 15°C | 9/30 |
| February | Too cold | 5.0 h | 4.9 | 11 min | 18°C | 6/30 |
| March | Too cold | 6.6 h | 6.3 | 8 min | 21°C | 10/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.0 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 24°C | 3/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.6 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 29°C | 6/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.1 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 31°C | 7/30 |
| July | Excellent | 8.8 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 32°C | 10/30 |
| August | Too hot | 7.7 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 33°C | 3/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 6.4 h | 6.3 | 8 min | 29°C | 7/30 |
| October | Good | 6.8 h | 6.0 | 9 min | 28°C | 1/30 |
| November | Good | 4.2 h | 4.2 | 13 min | 23°C | 8/30 |
| December | Too cold | 3.9 h | 3.7 | 14 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 Gulfport
Port city and ferry to Ship Island. Hot, humid summers, hurricane risk from June to November, and a calm, shallow Gulf. The long seawall beach is man-made.
In Gulfport afternoon highs average from 15°C in January to 33°C in August. The wettest month is March (about 10 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is October (1). Midday UV peaks at 8.3 in June, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Gulfport
When is the best time to visit Gulfport for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Gulfport are April to July, October, November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Gulfport?
Afternoon highs average from 15°C in January to 33°C in August. The wettest month is March, with about 10 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Gulfport?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too hot in August, too cool from December to March and rainy or stormy in September.