Budva, Montenegro: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Walled old town with beaches and the liveliest nightlife in the country. Best for: groups, families, party travellers.
The best months for vitamin D in Budva are May to October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too cool from November to April.
Budva month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 0.6 h | 2.1 | – | 13°C | 13/30 |
| February | Too cold | 3.4 h | 3.2 | 17 min | 14°C | 7/30 |
| March | Too cold | 5.1 h | 4.5 | 12 min | 15°C | 15/30 |
| April | Too cold | 7.4 h | 6.1 | 9 min | 18°C | 12/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.3 h | 6.7 | 8 min | 23°C | 17/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.3 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 28°C | 10/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.6 h | 7.8 | 7 min | 32°C | 2/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.5 h | 7.0 | 8 min | 31°C | 6/30 |
| September | Good | 6.7 h | 5.6 | 10 min | 27°C | 9/30 |
| October | Good | 4.8 h | 4.1 | 13 min | 23°C | 9/30 |
| November | Too cold | 1.7 h | 2.4 | – | 17°C | 14/30 |
| December | Too cold | 0.0 h | 1.8 | – | 14°C | 11/30 |
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 Budva
Walled old town with beaches and the liveliest nightlife in the country. Hot dry summers and pebble beaches. Roads can be narrow and slow in July and August. Spring and September are quieter.
In Budva afternoon highs average from 13°C in January to 32°C in July. The wettest month is May (about 17 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is July (2). Midday UV peaks at 7.8 in July.
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Questions about Budva
When is the best time to visit Budva for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Budva are May to October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Budva?
Afternoon highs average from 13°C in January to 32°C in July. The wettest month is May, with about 17 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Budva?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from November to April.