Casablanca, Morocco: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Big modern port with a giant mosque by the sea. Best for: business travellers, short stays.
The best months for vitamin D in Casablanca are January, April to November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Too cool from February to March and in December.
Casablanca month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 4.1 h | 3.7 | 14 min | 22°C | 4/30 |
| February | Too cold | 5.4 h | 4.7 | 11 min | 21°C | 4/30 |
| March | Too cold | 6.5 h | 6.0 | 9 min | 20°C | 10/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.3 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 23°C | 4/30 |
| May | Excellent | 9.0 h | 7.8 | 7 min | 22°C | 0/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.3 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 24°C | 1/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.5 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 27°C | 0/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.8 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 27°C | 0/30 |
| September | Excellent | 7.7 h | 6.9 | 8 min | 26°C | 0/30 |
| October | Good | 6.1 h | 5.4 | 10 min | 24°C | 7/30 |
| November | Good | 4.6 h | 4.0 | 13 min | 25°C | 1/30 |
| December | Too cold | 3.7 h | 3.4 | 16 min | 20°C | 2/30 |
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 Casablanca
Big modern port with a giant mosque by the sea. 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 Casablanca afternoon highs average from 20°C in December to 27°C in August. The wettest month is March (about 10 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is September (0). Midday UV peaks at 8.5 in July, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
This modern city by the sea is a starting point for visitors flying into the country. (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Questions about Casablanca
When is the best time to visit Casablanca for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Casablanca are January, April to November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Casablanca?
Afternoon highs average from 20°C in December to 27°C in August. The wettest month is March, with about 10 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Casablanca?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from February to March and in December.