Donsol, Philippines: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Seasonal whale shark encounters. Best for: wildlife lovers.
The best months for vitamin D in Donsol are January to April, November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Too hot in May and rainy or stormy from June to October and in December.
Donsol month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 7.2 h | 6.9 | 8 min | 29°C | 17/30 |
| February | Excellent | 8.1 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 30°C | 8/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.4 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 31°C | 13/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.8 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 34°C | 9/30 |
| May | Too hot | 8.3 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 34°C | 21/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 8.5 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 31°C | 25/30 |
| July | Bad weather | 7.4 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 30°C | 28/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 8.0 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 30°C | 26/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 6.8 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 30°C | 27/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 7.2 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 30°C | 26/30 |
| November | Excellent | 7.0 h | 7.0 | 8 min | 30°C | 16/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 6.2 h | 6.0 | 9 min | 29°C | 25/30 |
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 Donsol
Seasonal whale shark encounters. 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 Donsol afternoon highs average from 29°C in December to 34°C in April. The wettest month is July (about 28 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is February (8). Midday UV peaks at 9.0 in April, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
The Whale Shark Capital of the world, dive and see whale sharks. (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Questions about Donsol
When is the best time to visit Donsol for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Donsol are January to April, November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Donsol?
Afternoon highs average from 29°C in December to 34°C in April. The wettest month is July, with about 28 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Donsol?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too hot in May and rainy or stormy from June to October and in December.