Bohol, Philippines: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Chocolate Hills, tarsiers and quiet beaches. Best for: families, nature lovers.
The best months for vitamin D in Bohol are March, April, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Too hot in May and rainy or stormy from June to February.
Bohol month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Bad weather | 7.3 h | 7.0 | 8 min | 29°C | 21/30 |
| February | Bad weather | 7.7 h | 7.7 | 7 min | 29°C | 18/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.3 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 31°C | 13/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.8 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 33°C | 11/30 |
| May | Too hot | 8.1 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 35°C | 10/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 7.7 h | 7.7 | 7 min | 31°C | 27/30 |
| July | Bad weather | 7.0 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 30°C | 24/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 8.1 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 31°C | 24/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 7.3 h | 7.7 | 7 min | 31°C | 20/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 7.4 h | 7.7 | 7 min | 30°C | 25/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 7.6 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 31°C | 28/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 6.5 h | 6.5 | 8 min | 29°C | 28/30 |
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 Bohol
Chocolate Hills, tarsiers and quiet beaches. A dry season from December to May, with the best weather in February to April. June to November is typhoon season, and getting between islands can mean boats and short flights.
In Bohol afternoon highs average from 29°C in February to 35°C in May. The wettest month is November (about 28 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is May (10). Midday UV peaks at 9.0 in April, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Bohol
When is the best time to visit Bohol for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Bohol are March, April, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Bohol?
Afternoon highs average from 29°C in February to 35°C in May. The wettest month is November, with about 28 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Bohol?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too hot in May and rainy or stormy from June to February.