Albufeira, Portugal: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Big resort with beaches, nightlife and many family hotels. Best for: families, groups, budget travellers.
The best months for vitamin D in Albufeira are April to October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too cool from November to March.
Albufeira month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 2.7 h | 3.1 | 17 min | 18°C | 8/30 |
| February | Too cold | 4.8 h | 4.3 | 12 min | 19°C | 5/30 |
| March | Too cold | 6.3 h | 5.5 | 10 min | 18°C | 13/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.1 h | 6.9 | 8 min | 22°C | 0/30 |
| May | Excellent | 9.2 h | 7.7 | 7 min | 25°C | 0/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.4 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 27°C | 1/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.5 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 31°C | 0/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.8 h | 7.7 | 7 min | 32°C | 0/30 |
| September | Good | 7.4 h | 6.4 | 8 min | 27°C | 0/30 |
| October | Good | 5.1 h | 4.6 | 12 min | 23°C | 8/30 |
| November | Too cold | 3.5 h | 3.4 | 16 min | 21°C | 8/30 |
| December | Too cold | 2.6 h | 2.9 | 18 min | 18°C | 1/30 |
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 Albufeira
Big resort with beaches, nightlife and many family hotels. Warm dry summers, a cooler and breezier Atlantic coast, and mild winters in the south. The Algarve is busy in July and August. The sea is cold on the west coast all year.
In Albufeira afternoon highs average from 18°C in December to 32°C in August. The wettest month is March (about 13 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is September (0). Midday UV peaks at 8.1 in July, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Albufeira
When is the best time to visit Albufeira for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Albufeira are April to October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Albufeira?
Afternoon highs average from 18°C in December to 32°C in August. The wettest month is March, with about 13 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Albufeira?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from November to March.