Costa del Sol, Spain: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Spain's sunny southern coast of resorts, golf and white villages. Best for: families, golfers, retirees.
The best months for vitamin D in Costa del Sol are April to October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too cool from November to March.
Costa del Sol month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 2.7 h | 3.1 | 17 min | 19°C | 5/30 |
| February | Too cold | 4.5 h | 4.0 | 13 min | 19°C | 2/30 |
| March | Too cold | 5.2 h | 4.8 | 11 min | 20°C | 11/30 |
| April | Excellent | 7.9 h | 6.7 | 8 min | 23°C | 3/30 |
| May | Excellent | 9.0 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 26°C | 1/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.2 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 30°C | 3/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.5 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 34°C | 0/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.7 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 33°C | 2/30 |
| September | Good | 7.3 h | 6.3 | 8 min | 29°C | 2/30 |
| October | Good | 5.1 h | 4.5 | 12 min | 25°C | 9/30 |
| November | Too cold | 3.7 h | 3.4 | 16 min | 21°C | 4/30 |
| December | Too cold | 2.5 h | 2.9 | 18 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 Costa del Sol
Spain's sunny southern coast of resorts, golf and white villages. 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 Costa del Sol afternoon highs average from 18°C in December to 34°C in July. The wettest month is March (about 11 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.
The sunny coast in the south of the country (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Questions about Costa del Sol
When is the best time to visit Costa del Sol for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Costa del Sol are April to October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Costa del Sol?
Afternoon highs average from 18°C in December to 34°C in July. The wettest month is March, with about 11 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Costa del Sol?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from November to March.