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Vitamin D in Seychelles: best months for sun and a travel guide

The best months for vitamin D in Seychelles are January, June, July, October, November. In October, a full dose of about 1,000 IU takes around 6 minutes at midday for skin type III at age 30, with 8.5 usable sun hours a day. For a beach stay it is rainy or stormy from February to May and from August to September and in December.

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Seychelles month by month

Seychelles is rated at its median coastal place, for skin type III at age 30. Click a month for the details.

Month	Rating	Sun window	Peak UV	Full dose, age 30	Full dose, age 65	Afternoon high	Rainy days
January	Excellent	8.0 h	8.5	6 min	12 min	29°C	15/30
February	Bad weather	8.2 h	8.8	6 min	11 min	29°C	24/30
March	Bad weather	8.4 h	9.1	6 min	11 min	29°C	29/30
April	Bad weather	7.2 h	8.0	7 min	13 min	29°C	28/30
May	Bad weather	7.9 h	7.6	7 min	13 min	29°C	20/30
June	Excellent	7.8 h	7.5	7 min	13 min	28°C	17/30
July	Excellent	7.8 h	7.4	7 min	14 min	27°C	14/30
August	Bad weather	8.1 h	8.0	7 min	13 min	27°C	18/30
September	Bad weather	8.2 h	8.7	6 min	11 min	27°C	22/30
October	Excellent	8.5 h	9.1	6 min	11 min	28°C	9/30
November	Excellent	8.3 h	8.7	6 min	11 min	28°C	15/30
December	Bad weather	7.8 h	8.2	7 min	12 min	28°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.

Travel guide: why go to Seychelles

Why go

Seychelles has famous granite boulders, powder beaches and clear water, which together make it one of the world's most photographed island groups.

Best for

Honeymooners, couples, divers and photographers.

What to expect

Warm all year, with a rainier season from December to February and trade winds from May to September. It is a high-cost destination. Island hopping needs short ferries or flights.

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Places in Seychelles

Each place has its own climate, so its best months can differ from the country as a whole.

Victoria best: Excellent

Tiny capital with a market and clock tower on Mahé.

Best for culture travellers, short stays

Best months January, June, July, October, November · Avoid rainy or stormy from February to May and from August to September and in December

The capital city

Beau Vallon best: Excellent

Mahé's main beach, with restaurants and watersports.

Best for families, couples

Best months January, June, July, October, November · Avoid rainy or stormy from February to May and from August to September and in December

Praslin best: Excellent

Home of the Vallée de Mai palm forest and the coco de mer.

Best for nature lovers, couples

Best months January, June, July, October, November · Avoid rainy or stormy from February to May and from August to September and in December

La Digue best: Excellent

Nearly car-free island of bikes, giant boulders and Anse Source d'Argent.

Best for couples, cyclists, photographers

Best months January, June, July, October, November · Avoid rainy or stormy from February to May and from August to September and in December

Anse Lazio best: Excellent

Often named among the world's best beaches.

Best for couples, photographers, snorkellers

Best months January, June, July, October, November · Avoid rainy or stormy from February to May and from August to September and in December

Some short descriptions come from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Questions about vitamin D in Seychelles

When is the best time to visit Seychelles for vitamin D?

The best months for vitamin D in Seychelles are January, June, July, October, November. In October, a full dose of about 1,000 IU takes around 6 minutes at midday for skin type III at age 30, with 8.5 usable sun hours a day.

Can you get vitamin D from the sun in Seychelles in April?

Yes, but slowly. In April a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday for skin type III at age 30, with 7.2 usable hours a day.

How long do I need in the sun in Seychelles?

In October, the best month, about 6 minutes at midday with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III at age 30; about 11 minutes at age 65. Darker skin needs longer and fair skin burns sooner, so keep sessions short. This is an estimate for planning, not medical advice.

Which months should I avoid in Seychelles?

For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from February to May and from August to September and in December.

What is the best place in Seychelles for vitamin D?

In October the strongest sun of the places we rate is around Praslin. Each place has its own rating, so open the place list to compare them.