Malapascua, Philippines: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Island known for thresher shark dives at dawn. Best for: divers.
The best months for vitamin D in Malapascua are January to May, November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from June to October and in December.
Malapascua month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 7.5 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 28°C | 12/30 |
| February | Excellent | 8.0 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 28°C | 6/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.3 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 29°C | 2/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.8 h | 9.1 | 6 min | 30°C | 2/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.5 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 30°C | 6/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 8.1 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 30°C | 23/30 |
| July | Bad weather | 6.8 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 29°C | 25/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 8.3 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 30°C | 27/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 6.8 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 29°C | 23/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 7.1 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 29°C | 28/30 |
| November | Excellent | 7.3 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 29°C | 15/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 6.4 h | 6.5 | 8 min | 28°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 Malapascua
Island known for thresher shark dives at dawn. 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 Malapascua afternoon highs average from 28°C in December to 30°C in May. The wettest month is October (about 28 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is April (2). Midday UV peaks at 9.1 in April, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Island features a beautiful white sand shoreline and coral gardens. (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Questions about Malapascua
When is the best time to visit Malapascua for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Malapascua are January to May, November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Malapascua?
Afternoon highs average from 28°C in December to 30°C in May. The wettest month is October, with about 28 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Malapascua?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from June to October and in December.