Alicante, Spain: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Easy-going beach city with a castle and a long promenade. Best for: retirees, couples, families.
The best months for vitamin D in Alicante are May to October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too cool from November to April.
Alicante month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 2.5 h | 3.0 | 18 min | 18°C | 2/30 |
| February | Too cold | 4.4 h | 4.0 | 13 min | 19°C | 3/30 |
| March | Too cold | 6.0 h | 5.1 | 10 min | 20°C | 6/30 |
| April | Too cold | 7.8 h | 6.7 | 8 min | 21°C | 4/30 |
| May | Excellent | 9.0 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 24°C | 2/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.6 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 28°C | 2/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.5 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 31°C | 0/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.6 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 31°C | 2/30 |
| September | Good | 7.3 h | 6.2 | 9 min | 28°C | 5/30 |
| October | Good | 5.6 h | 4.7 | 11 min | 25°C | 7/30 |
| November | Too cold | 3.7 h | 3.5 | 15 min | 22°C | 3/30 |
| December | Too cold | 1.9 h | 2.7 | 20 min | 18°C | 2/30 |
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 Alicante
Easy-going beach city with a castle and a long promenade. Long sandy beaches, lively resorts, late dinners and a siesta culture. July and August are hot and crowded; spring and autumn are calmer and good value. The Atlantic coast and the north are cooler and wetter.
In Alicante afternoon highs average from 18°C in December to 31°C in August. The wettest month is October (about 7 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is July (0). Midday UV peaks at 8.1 in July, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Questions about Alicante
When is the best time to visit Alicante for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Alicante are May to October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Alicante?
Afternoon highs average from 18°C in December to 31°C in August. The wettest month is October, with about 7 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Alicante?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from November to April.