Asilah, Morocco: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Small whitewashed town with murals and a pleasant beach. Best for: couples, artists.
The best months for vitamin D in Asilah are May to November, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too cool from December to April.
Asilah month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 3.4 h | 3.3 | 16 min | 19°C | 6/30 |
| February | Too cold | 4.7 h | 4.2 | 13 min | 19°C | 9/30 |
| March | Too cold | 5.6 h | 5.3 | 10 min | 18°C | 15/30 |
| April | Too cold | 7.8 h | 6.9 | 8 min | 21°C | 5/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.7 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 23°C | 2/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.2 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 25°C | 1/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.4 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 28°C | 0/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.8 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 27°C | 0/30 |
| September | Good | 7.5 h | 6.6 | 8 min | 25°C | 3/30 |
| October | Good | 5.7 h | 5.0 | 11 min | 23°C | 15/30 |
| November | Good | 4.0 h | 3.7 | 14 min | 22°C | 4/30 |
| December | Too cold | 3.1 h | 3.1 | 17 min | 18°C | 3/30 |
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 Asilah
Small whitewashed town with murals and a pleasant beach. Warm Atlantic days with a cool sea and breezy evenings. Marrakesh is very hot in summer and chilly in winter nights. Dress modestly in towns and bargain in markets.
In Asilah afternoon highs average from 18°C in December to 28°C in July. The wettest month is March (about 15 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is August (0). Midday UV peaks at 7.9 in June.
Questions about Asilah
When is the best time to visit Asilah for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Asilah are May to November, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Asilah?
Afternoon highs average from 18°C in December to 28°C in July. The wettest month is March, with about 15 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Asilah?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from December to April.