Boracay, Philippines: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Famous white beach with sunset sailing and nightlife. Best for: couples, groups, families.
The best months for vitamin D in Boracay are March, April, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from May to February.
Boracay month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Bad weather | 5.8 h | 5.7 | 9 min | 27°C | 29/30 |
| February | Bad weather | 7.5 h | 7.8 | 7 min | 27°C | 25/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.2 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 28°C | 17/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.5 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 30°C | 14/30 |
| May | Bad weather | 8.1 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 31°C | 18/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 7.9 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 30°C | 25/30 |
| July | Bad weather | 6.9 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 29°C | 28/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 7.9 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 30°C | 22/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 7.0 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 29°C | 26/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 7.2 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 29°C | 28/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 7.2 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 29°C | 28/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 6.8 h | 6.6 | 8 min | 28°C | 29/30 |
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 Boracay
Famous white beach with sunset sailing and nightlife. 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 Boracay afternoon highs average from 27°C in January to 31°C in May. The wettest month is January (about 29 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is April (14). Midday UV peaks at 9.0 in April, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
A 10-km-long island featuring white sands, one of the country's best-known resort areas. (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Questions about Boracay
When is the best time to visit Boracay for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Boracay are March, April, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Boracay?
Afternoon highs average from 27°C in January to 31°C in May. The wettest month is January, with about 29 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Boracay?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from May to February.