Paihia, New Zealand: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Bay of Islands base for dolphins, sailing and history. Best for: families, sailors, couples.
The best months for vitamin D in Paihia are December to March, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Too cool from April to November.
Paihia month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 8.9 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 25°C | 13/30 |
| February | Excellent | 8.0 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 25°C | 10/30 |
| March | Good | 6.9 h | 6.6 | 8 min | 23°C | 6/30 |
| April | Too cold | 5.2 h | 5.0 | 11 min | 21°C | 7/30 |
| May | Too cold | 3.8 h | 3.7 | 14 min | 18°C | 7/30 |
| June | Too cold | 1.9 h | 2.7 | 20 min | 17°C | 14/30 |
| July | Too cold | 2.6 h | 3.1 | 17 min | 16°C | 13/30 |
| August | Too cold | 3.9 h | 3.7 | 14 min | 16°C | 12/30 |
| September | Too cold | 6.4 h | 5.7 | 9 min | 18°C | 13/30 |
| October | Too cold | 7.7 h | 6.9 | 8 min | 18°C | 15/30 |
| November | Too cold | 8.2 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 21°C | 12/30 |
| December | Excellent | 9.1 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 24°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 Paihia
Bay of Islands base for dolphins, sailing and history. 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 Paihia afternoon highs average from 16°C in July to 25°C in February. The wettest month is October (about 15 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is March (6). Midday UV peaks at 8.5 in December, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Paihia
When is the best time to visit Paihia for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Paihia are December to March, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Paihia?
Afternoon highs average from 16°C in July to 25°C in February. The wettest month is October, with about 15 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Paihia?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from April to November.