Pemba, Mozambique: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Northern port town on a huge bay with coral reefs. Best for: divers, adventurous travellers.
The best months for vitamin D in Pemba are April to December, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from January to March.
Pemba month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Bad weather | 7.0 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 30°C | 28/30 |
| February | Bad weather | 8.3 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 31°C | 29/30 |
| March | Bad weather | 7.9 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 30°C | 22/30 |
| April | Excellent | 7.3 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 31°C | 10/30 |
| May | Excellent | 7.3 h | 7.0 | 8 min | 30°C | 9/30 |
| June | Good | 7.1 h | 6.5 | 8 min | 29°C | 5/30 |
| July | Excellent | 7.4 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 29°C | 2/30 |
| August | Excellent | 7.8 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 28°C | 9/30 |
| September | Excellent | 8.2 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 29°C | 2/30 |
| October | Excellent | 8.5 h | 9.1 | 6 min | 30°C | 5/30 |
| November | Excellent | 8.8 h | 9.2 | 6 min | 32°C | 10/30 |
| December | Excellent | 8.5 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 31°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 Pemba
Northern port town on a huge bay with coral reefs. Hot, humid weather, a wet season from December to March with cyclone risk, and basic tourist services in many places. Plan transport in advance.
In Pemba afternoon highs average from 28°C in August to 32°C in November. The wettest month is February (about 29 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is September (2). Midday UV peaks at 9.2 in November, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
In Northern Mozambique, a popular holiday destination for Mozambicans, although its isolation has kept it off the tourist route… (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Questions about Pemba
When is the best time to visit Pemba for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Pemba are April to December, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Pemba?
Afternoon highs average from 28°C in August to 32°C in November. The wettest month is February, with about 29 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Pemba?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from January to March.