Paracas, Peru: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Desert coast with sea lions and the Ballestas Islands. Best for: wildlife lovers, families.
The best months for vitamin D in Paracas are September to May, when a full dose takes about 5 minutes at midday. Too cool from June to August.
Paracas month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 9.1 h | 9.9 | 5 min | 29°C | 0/30 |
| February | Excellent | 9.0 h | 10.1 | 5 min | 31°C | 1/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.7 h | 9.5 | 6 min | 30°C | 0/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.2 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 28°C | 0/30 |
| May | Excellent | 7.6 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 25°C | 0/30 |
| June | Too cold | 7.2 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 22°C | 0/30 |
| July | Too cold | 7.4 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 21°C | 0/30 |
| August | Too cold | 8.0 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 22°C | 0/30 |
| September | Excellent | 8.4 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 22°C | 0/30 |
| October | Excellent | 8.9 h | 9.6 | 6 min | 24°C | 0/30 |
| November | Excellent | 9.1 h | 9.6 | 6 min | 25°C | 0/30 |
| December | Excellent | 9.1 h | 9.5 | 6 min | 27°C | 0/30 |
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 Paracas
Desert coast with sea lions and the Ballestas Islands. 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 Paracas afternoon highs average from 21°C in July to 31°C in February. The wettest month is February (about 1 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is December (0). Midday UV peaks at 10.1 in February, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Questions about Paracas
When is the best time to visit Paracas for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Paracas are September to May, when a full dose takes about 5 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Paracas?
Afternoon highs average from 21°C in July to 31°C in February. The wettest month is February, with about 1 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Paracas?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from June to August.