Taghazout, Morocco: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Surfers' village with yoga stays and wave breaks. Best for: surfers, yogis, budget travellers.
The best months for vitamin D in Taghazout are January to December, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
Taghazout month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 5.3 h | 4.5 | 12 min | 23°C | 0/30 |
| February | Good | 6.5 h | 5.6 | 10 min | 23°C | 3/30 |
| March | Good | 7.2 h | 6.6 | 8 min | 23°C | 3/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.8 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 24°C | 0/30 |
| May | Excellent | 9.3 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 23°C | 0/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.6 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 25°C | 0/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.6 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 25°C | 0/30 |
| August | Excellent | 9.1 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 27°C | 0/30 |
| September | Excellent | 8.2 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 25°C | 1/30 |
| October | Good | 6.9 h | 6.1 | 9 min | 27°C | 4/30 |
| November | Good | 5.6 h | 4.8 | 11 min | 26°C | 1/30 |
| December | Good | 4.7 h | 4.1 | 13 min | 22°C | 0/30 |
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 Taghazout
Surfers' village with yoga stays and wave breaks. 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 Taghazout afternoon highs average from 22°C in December to 27°C in August. The wettest month is October (about 4 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is December (0). Midday UV peaks at 8.8 in July, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Questions about Taghazout
When is the best time to visit Taghazout for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Taghazout are January to December, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Taghazout?
Afternoon highs average from 22°C in December to 27°C in August. The wettest month is October, with about 4 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Taghazout?
No month is ruled out for heat, cold or rain, though the sun is weak in the darker months.