Bagan, Myanmar: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Thousands of ancient temples across a dry plain. Best for: photographers, history fans.
The best months for vitamin D in Bagan are October to February, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too hot from March to July and rainy or stormy from August to September.
Bagan month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 6.8 h | 6.3 | 8 min | 28°C | 0/30 |
| February | Excellent | 7.7 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 32°C | 0/30 |
| March | Too hot | 8.3 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 36°C | 1/30 |
| April | Too hot | 8.8 h | 9.1 | 6 min | 42°C | 0/30 |
| May | Too hot | 8.2 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 38°C | 7/30 |
| June | Too hot | 7.8 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 36°C | 13/30 |
| July | Too hot | 6.7 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 35°C | 21/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 5.8 h | 6.3 | 8 min | 33°C | 19/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 6.8 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 32°C | 25/30 |
| October | Excellent | 7.0 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 32°C | 17/30 |
| November | Good | 6.8 h | 6.2 | 9 min | 31°C | 5/30 |
| December | Good | 6.6 h | 5.9 | 9 min | 30°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 Bagan
Thousands of ancient temples across a dry plain. A dry, warm season from November to February and a wet monsoon from May to October. Governments currently advise against travel because of armed conflict, so this guide is for reference only.
In Bagan afternoon highs average from 28°C in January to 42°C in April. The wettest month is September (about 25 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is December (0). Midday UV peaks at 9.1 in April, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
This place is inland, so it does not count towards the country rating.
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Questions about Bagan
When is the best time to visit Bagan for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Bagan are October to February, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Bagan?
Afternoon highs average from 28°C in January to 42°C in April. The wettest month is September, with about 25 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Bagan?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too hot from March to July and rainy or stormy from August to September.