Ponta do Ouro, Mozambique: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Southern beach town on the South African border with dolphins. Best for: divers, drivers, families.
The best months for vitamin D in Ponta do Ouro are April to January, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from February to March.
Ponta do Ouro month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 8.9 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 28°C | 16/30 |
| February | Bad weather | 8.2 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 29°C | 14/30 |
| March | Bad weather | 7.5 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 28°C | 15/30 |
| April | Good | 6.4 h | 6.0 | 9 min | 26°C | 14/30 |
| May | Good | 5.9 h | 5.1 | 10 min | 26°C | 4/30 |
| June | Good | 5.1 h | 4.4 | 12 min | 24°C | 9/30 |
| July | Good | 5.3 h | 4.6 | 12 min | 25°C | 2/30 |
| August | Good | 5.6 h | 5.1 | 10 min | 25°C | 7/30 |
| September | Good | 6.3 h | 6.3 | 8 min | 24°C | 8/30 |
| October | Excellent | 7.7 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 25°C | 12/30 |
| November | Excellent | 7.9 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 26°C | 11/30 |
| December | Excellent | 8.8 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 28°C | 13/30 |
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 Ponta do Ouro
Southern beach town on the South African border with dolphins. 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 Ponta do Ouro afternoon highs average from 24°C in June to 29°C in February. The wettest month is January (about 16 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is July (2). Midday UV peaks at 9.0 in January, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Ponta do Ouro
When is the best time to visit Ponta do Ouro for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Ponta do Ouro are April to January, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Ponta do Ouro?
Afternoon highs average from 24°C in June to 29°C in February. The wettest month is January, with about 16 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Ponta do Ouro?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from February to March.