Lifou, New Caledonia: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Raised coral island with cliffs and clear water. Best for: divers, adventurers.
The best months for vitamin D in Lifou are May to November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from December to April.
Lifou month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Bad weather | 8.5 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 30°C | 22/30 |
| February | Bad weather | 7.9 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 29°C | 23/30 |
| March | Bad weather | 6.9 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 28°C | 23/30 |
| April | Bad weather | 6.9 h | 6.6 | 8 min | 27°C | 20/30 |
| May | Good | 5.9 h | 5.5 | 10 min | 25°C | 6/30 |
| June | Good | 5.6 h | 5.2 | 10 min | 25°C | 9/30 |
| July | Good | 4.9 h | 4.8 | 11 min | 24°C | 15/30 |
| August | Good | 6.5 h | 6.3 | 8 min | 24°C | 7/30 |
| September | Excellent | 7.7 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 26°C | 7/30 |
| October | Excellent | 8.1 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 26°C | 11/30 |
| November | Excellent | 8.6 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 27°C | 16/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 8.5 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 29°C | 19/30 |
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 Lifou
Raised coral island with cliffs and clear water. A comfortable season from May to October, humid summers with cyclone risk, and high prices that mirror France.
In Lifou afternoon highs average from 24°C in July to 30°C in January. The wettest month is February (about 23 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is May (6). Midday UV peaks at 8.7 in January, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Lifou
When is the best time to visit Lifou for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Lifou are May to November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Lifou?
Afternoon highs average from 24°C in July to 30°C in January. The wettest month is February, with about 23 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Lifou?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from December to April.