Mount Maunganui, New Zealand: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Surf beach under a volcanic mountain. Best for: families, surfers, walkers.
The best months for vitamin D in Mount Maunganui are December to February, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too cool from March to November.
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Mount Maunganui month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 8.4 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 24°C | 13/30 |
| February | Excellent | 8.2 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 24°C | 9/30 |
| March | Too cold | 6.7 h | 6.2 | 9 min | 21°C | 7/30 |
| April | Too cold | 5.3 h | 4.5 | 12 min | 19°C | 11/30 |
| May | Too cold | 3.4 h | 3.4 | 16 min | 16°C | 7/30 |
| June | Too cold | 1.1 h | 2.4 | – | 15°C | 9/30 |
| July | Too cold | 2.1 h | 2.7 | 20 min | 14°C | 11/30 |
| August | Too cold | 3.9 h | 3.8 | 14 min | 15°C | 11/30 |
| September | Too cold | 6.3 h | 5.4 | 10 min | 17°C | 12/30 |
| October | Too cold | 7.6 h | 6.7 | 8 min | 18°C | 15/30 |
| November | Too cold | 8.1 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 20°C | 7/30 |
| December | Excellent | 8.9 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 23°C | 13/30 |
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 Mount Maunganui
Surf beach under a volcanic mountain. 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 Mount Maunganui afternoon highs average from 14°C in July to 24°C in February. The wettest month is October (about 15 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is November (7). Midday UV peaks at 8.2 in January, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Mount Maunganui
When is the best time to visit Mount Maunganui for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Mount Maunganui are December to February, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Mount Maunganui?
Afternoon highs average from 14°C in July to 24°C in February. The wettest month is October, with about 15 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Mount Maunganui?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from March to November.