Dumaguete, Philippines: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Easy-going university town with great diving nearby. Best for: divers, retirees.
The best months for vitamin D in Dumaguete are March to May, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from June to February.
Dumaguete month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Bad weather | 7.4 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 29°C | 21/30 |
| February | Bad weather | 7.5 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 29°C | 22/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.3 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 29°C | 15/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.7 h | 9.3 | 6 min | 30°C | 14/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.3 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 31°C | 14/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 7.5 h | 7.7 | 7 min | 30°C | 30/30 |
| July | Bad weather | 6.4 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 30°C | 24/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 7.8 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 31°C | 30/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 6.7 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 31°C | 22/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 7.1 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 30°C | 25/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 7.6 h | 7.7 | 7 min | 30°C | 25/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 6.6 h | 6.8 | 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 Dumaguete
Easy-going university town with great diving nearby. 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 Dumaguete afternoon highs average from 29°C in February to 31°C in May. The wettest month is June (about 30 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is May (14). Midday UV peaks at 9.3 in April, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Dumaguete
When is the best time to visit Dumaguete for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Dumaguete are March to May, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Dumaguete?
Afternoon highs average from 29°C in February to 31°C in May. The wettest month is June, with about 30 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Dumaguete?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from June to February.