Cape May, New Jersey: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Victorian town of pastel houses and bird watching. Best for: couples, families, bird watchers.
The best months for vitamin D in Cape May are June to September, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too cool from October to May.
Cape May month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 1.5 h | 2.4 | – | 8°C | 7/30 |
| February | Too cold | 3.7 h | 3.6 | 15 min | 9°C | 6/30 |
| March | Too cold | 5.3 h | 4.6 | 12 min | 12°C | 6/30 |
| April | Too cold | 6.7 h | 5.9 | 9 min | 17°C | 7/30 |
| May | Too cold | 7.6 h | 6.7 | 8 min | 20°C | 5/30 |
| June | Excellent | 8.9 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 26°C | 6/30 |
| July | Excellent | 8.7 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 28°C | 5/30 |
| August | Excellent | 7.9 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 27°C | 6/30 |
| September | Good | 6.0 h | 5.4 | 10 min | 25°C | 6/30 |
| October | Too cold | 5.5 h | 4.6 | 12 min | 21°C | 1/30 |
| November | Too cold | 3.0 h | 3.2 | 17 min | 14°C | 4/30 |
| December | Too cold | 1.2 h | 2.4 | – | 9°C | 6/30 |
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 Cape May
Victorian town of pastel houses and bird watching. A short beach season from June to September, a cool Atlantic early on, and crowded weekends. Beach badges are often needed.
In Cape May afternoon highs average from 8°C in January to 28°C in July. The wettest month is January (about 7 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is October (1). Midday UV peaks at 7.4 in June.
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Questions about Cape May
When is the best time to visit Cape May for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Cape May are June to September, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Cape May?
Afternoon highs average from 8°C in January to 28°C in July. The wettest month is January, with about 7 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Cape May?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from October to May.