Máncora, Peru: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
North coast surf and party town with warm sea. Best for: surfers, backpackers, young travellers.
The best months for vitamin D in Máncora are January to December, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
Máncora month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 8.3 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 30°C | 2/30 |
| February | Excellent | 8.0 h | 9.1 | 6 min | 30°C | 15/30 |
| March | Excellent | 7.7 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 30°C | 11/30 |
| April | Excellent | 7.8 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 29°C | 12/30 |
| May | Excellent | 7.9 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 30°C | 1/30 |
| June | Excellent | 7.7 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 29°C | 1/30 |
| July | Excellent | 8.0 h | 7.8 | 7 min | 29°C | 0/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.3 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 28°C | 0/30 |
| September | Excellent | 8.6 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 28°C | 1/30 |
| October | Excellent | 8.5 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 28°C | 1/30 |
| November | Excellent | 8.6 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 28°C | 1/30 |
| December | Excellent | 8.2 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 30°C | 2/30 |
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 Máncora
North coast surf and party town with warm sea. The north coast is warm and sunny from December to April. Lima is mostly grey and cool from May to November. The Andes are cold at night and at altitude.
In Máncora afternoon highs average from 28°C in November to 30°C in February. The wettest month is February (about 15 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is August (0). Midday UV peaks at 9.1 in February, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Small beach town with the best beaches and great surf, turns into a real party town on weekends and holidays (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Questions about Máncora
When is the best time to visit Máncora for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Máncora are January to December, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Máncora?
Afternoon highs average from 28°C in November to 30°C in February. The wettest month is February, with about 15 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Máncora?
No month is ruled out for heat, cold or rain, though the sun is weak in the darker months.