Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Golden beaches and a coastal walking track. Best for: walkers, kayakers, couples.
The best months for vitamin D in Abel Tasman National Park are December to February, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too cool from March to November.
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Abel Tasman National Park month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 8.9 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 24°C | 11/30 |
| February | Excellent | 8.4 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 23°C | 3/30 |
| March | Too cold | 6.4 h | 5.8 | 9 min | 20°C | 9/30 |
| April | Too cold | 3.8 h | 3.6 | 15 min | 18°C | 11/30 |
| May | Too cold | 2.1 h | 2.7 | 20 min | 14°C | 7/30 |
| June | Too cold | 0.1 h | 1.9 | – | 13°C | 16/30 |
| July | Too cold | 0.7 h | 2.2 | – | 13°C | 11/30 |
| August | Too cold | 3.2 h | 3.3 | 16 min | 14°C | 14/30 |
| September | Too cold | 5.6 h | 4.8 | 11 min | 15°C | 13/30 |
| October | Too cold | 5.9 h | 5.3 | 10 min | 17°C | 15/30 |
| November | Too cold | 7.5 h | 6.6 | 8 min | 19°C | 10/30 |
| December | Excellent | 8.3 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 23°C | 10/30 |
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 Abel Tasman National Park
Golden beaches and a coastal walking track. Changeable weather, summer from December to February, and strong UV from the clear air. The sea is only warm in late summer in the north. Driving is on the left.
In Abel Tasman National Park afternoon highs average from 13°C in July to 24°C in January. The wettest month is June (about 16 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is February (3). Midday UV peaks at 8.1 in January, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Golden sand beaches, kayaking and the Abel Tasman Coastal Track (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Questions about Abel Tasman National Park
When is the best time to visit Abel Tasman National Park for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Abel Tasman National Park are December to February, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Abel Tasman National Park?
Afternoon highs average from 13°C in July to 24°C in January. The wettest month is June, with about 16 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Abel Tasman National Park?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from March to November.