Ouvéa, New Caledonia: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Very long white beach and a protected lagoon. Best for: couples, quiet stays.
The best months for vitamin D in Ouvéa are May to November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from December to April.
Ouvéa month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Bad weather | 8.7 h | 9.1 | 6 min | 29°C | 18/30 |
| February | Bad weather | 8.4 h | 9.1 | 6 min | 29°C | 26/30 |
| March | Bad weather | 7.2 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 28°C | 22/30 |
| April | Bad weather | 7.3 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 28°C | 21/30 |
| May | Good | 6.5 h | 5.9 | 9 min | 26°C | 8/30 |
| June | Good | 6.0 h | 5.3 | 10 min | 26°C | 12/30 |
| July | Good | 5.2 h | 5.0 | 11 min | 24°C | 15/30 |
| August | Good | 6.6 h | 6.5 | 8 min | 25°C | 7/30 |
| September | Excellent | 7.9 h | 7.8 | 7 min | 25°C | 8/30 |
| October | Excellent | 8.4 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 26°C | 12/30 |
| November | Excellent | 8.7 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 27°C | 15/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 9.0 h | 9.3 | 6 min | 29°C | 18/30 |
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 Ouvéa
Very long white beach and a protected lagoon. A comfortable season from May to October, humid summers with cyclone risk, and high prices that mirror France.
In Ouvéa afternoon highs average from 24°C in July to 29°C in February. The wettest month is February (about 26 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is August (7). Midday UV peaks at 9.3 in December, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
One of the Loyalty Islands, rich in Kanak culture (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Questions about Ouvéa
When is the best time to visit Ouvéa for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Ouvéa are May to November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Ouvéa?
Afternoon highs average from 24°C in July to 29°C in February. The wettest month is February, with about 26 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Ouvéa?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from December to April.