Vitamin D in New Zealand in June: sun, UV and what to expect
Too cold Too cold here in June: afternoon highs average only 15.3°C, which is too chilly for sunbathing in light clothing. Try another month or a warmer destination.
1.1 hsun window (UV 2.5+)
2.4peak UV Index
–to a full dose
15°Cafternoon high
9/30rainy days
22/30sunny days
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How long in the sun in June?
- Even at midday the UV Index stays below 2.5 for most of June, so sunbathing makes little or no vitamin D. Oily fish, fortified food or a supplement matter more. Ask your doctor.
- Water, sand and light surfaces reflect UV, so at the beach you get a little more sun than the number suggests, for the good and the bad.
| Skin type | Full dose, age 30 | Full dose, age 65 | Time to burn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type I | – | – | – |
| Type II | – | – | – |
| Type III | – | – | – |
| Type IV | – | – | – |
| Type V | – | – | – |
| Type VI | – | – | – |
Minutes at midday for about 1,000 IU of vitamin D with a quarter of the body bare, at Mount Maunganui, the median coastal place. Time to burn is the time to reach one minimal erythemal dose and does not depend on age. A rough planning guide, not medical advice.
Places in New Zealand in June
| Place | Rating | Sun window | Full dose | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paihia | Too cold | 1.9 h | 20 min | 17°C | 14/30 |
| Coromandel Peninsula | Too cold | 1.3 h | 21 min | 17°C | 8/30 |
| Auckland | Too cold | 1.3 h | 21 min | 16°C | 9/30 |
| Mount Maunganui | Too cold | 1.1 h | – | 15°C | 9/30 |
| Abel Tasman National Park | Too cold | 0.1 h | – | 13°C | 16/30 |
| Wellington | Too cold | 0.0 h | – | 13°C | 10/30 |
| Queenstown | Too cold | 0.0 h | – | 9°C | 10/30 |
| Kaikōura | Too cold | 0.0 h | – | 13°C | 12/30 |
Other months in New Zealand
- Jan Excellent
- Feb Excellent
- Mar Too cold
- Apr Too cold
- May Too cold
- Jun Too cold
- Jul Too cold
- Aug Too cold
- Sep Too cold
- Oct Too cold
- Nov Too cold
- Dec Excellent
Best months: December to February. Full New Zealand guide