Victoria, Seychelles: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Tiny capital with a market and clock tower on Mahé. Best for: culture travellers, short stays.
The best months for vitamin D in Victoria 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.
Victoria month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 8.1 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 29°C | 15/30 |
| February | Bad weather | 8.2 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 29°C | 24/30 |
| March | Bad weather | 8.4 h | 9.1 | 6 min | 29°C | 29/30 |
| April | Bad weather | 7.8 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 29°C | 28/30 |
| May | Bad weather | 7.9 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 29°C | 20/30 |
| June | Excellent | 7.8 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 28°C | 17/30 |
| July | Excellent | 7.8 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 27°C | 14/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 8.1 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 27°C | 18/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 8.0 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 27°C | 21/30 |
| October | Excellent | 8.3 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 28°C | 9/30 |
| November | Excellent | 8.3 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 28°C | 15/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 7.8 h | 8.2 | 7 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.
What to expect in Victoria
Tiny capital with a market and clock tower on Mahé. 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 Victoria afternoon highs average from 27°C in August to 29°C in February. The wettest month is March (about 29 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is October (9). Midday UV peaks at 9.1 in March, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
The capital city (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Questions about Victoria
When is the best time to visit Victoria for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Victoria are January, June, July, October, November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Victoria?
Afternoon highs average from 27°C in August to 29°C in February. The wettest month is March, with about 29 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Victoria?
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.