La Digue, Seychelles: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Nearly car-free island of bikes, giant boulders and Anse Source d'Argent. Best for: couples, cyclists, photographers.
The best months for vitamin D in La Digue are January, June, July, October, November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from February to May and from August to September and in December.
La Digue month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 7.8 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 29°C | 16/30 |
| February | Bad weather | 8.0 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 29°C | 24/30 |
| March | Bad weather | 8.1 h | 9.1 | 6 min | 29°C | 30/30 |
| April | Bad weather | 7.2 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 29°C | 29/30 |
| May | Bad weather | 7.9 h | 7.8 | 7 min | 29°C | 22/30 |
| June | Excellent | 7.8 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 28°C | 17/30 |
| July | Excellent | 7.7 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 27°C | 13/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 8.2 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 27°C | 21/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 8.1 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 27°C | 21/30 |
| October | Excellent | 8.5 h | 9.1 | 6 min | 28°C | 8/30 |
| November | Excellent | 8.5 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 28°C | 14/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 7.8 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 28°C | 26/30 |
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 La Digue
Nearly car-free island of bikes, giant boulders and Anse Source d'Argent. 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.
In La Digue afternoon highs average from 27°C in August to 29°C in February. The wettest month is March (about 30 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is October (8). Midday UV peaks at 9.1 in March, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about La Digue
When is the best time to visit La Digue for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in La Digue are January, June, July, October, November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in La Digue?
Afternoon highs average from 27°C in August to 29°C in February. The wettest month is March, with about 30 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in La Digue?
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.