Cádiz, Spain: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
One of Europe's oldest towns on wide Atlantic beaches with a strong breeze. Best for: surfers, couples, history fans.
The best months for vitamin D in Cádiz are May to October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too cool from November to April.
Cádiz month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 3.2 h | 3.2 | 17 min | 17°C | 7/30 |
| February | Too cold | 4.9 h | 4.3 | 12 min | 18°C | 6/30 |
| March | Too cold | 5.7 h | 5.3 | 10 min | 18°C | 15/30 |
| April | Too cold | 8.1 h | 7.0 | 8 min | 21°C | 3/30 |
| May | Excellent | 9.1 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 22°C | 1/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.3 h | 7.8 | 7 min | 24°C | 2/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.4 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 27°C | 0/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.8 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 28°C | 0/30 |
| September | Good | 7.6 h | 6.4 | 8 min | 25°C | 0/30 |
| October | Good | 5.1 h | 4.7 | 11 min | 22°C | 15/30 |
| November | Too cold | 3.6 h | 3.5 | 15 min | 21°C | 4/30 |
| December | Too cold | 2.7 h | 3.0 | 18 min | 17°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 Cádiz
One of Europe's oldest towns on wide Atlantic beaches with a strong breeze. 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 Cádiz afternoon highs average from 17°C in December to 28°C in August. The wettest month is March (about 15 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is September (0). Midday UV peaks at 8.0 in July, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Questions about Cádiz
When is the best time to visit Cádiz for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Cádiz are May to October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Cádiz?
Afternoon highs average from 17°C in December to 28°C in August. The wettest month is March, with about 15 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Cádiz?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from November to April.