Ibiza, Spain: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Famous for clubs, but also quiet coves and a pretty old town. Best for: party groups, couples, beach hoppers.
The best months for vitamin D in Ibiza are May to October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too cool from November to April.
Ibiza month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 2.2 h | 2.9 | 18 min | 17°C | 5/30 |
| February | Too cold | 4.3 h | 3.8 | 14 min | 17°C | 4/30 |
| March | Too cold | 6.0 h | 5.1 | 10 min | 19°C | 8/30 |
| April | Too cold | 7.2 h | 6.1 | 9 min | 21°C | 3/30 |
| May | Excellent | 9.0 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 24°C | 1/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.4 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 27°C | 2/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.5 h | 7.8 | 7 min | 30°C | 0/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.6 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 31°C | 3/30 |
| September | Good | 7.1 h | 5.9 | 9 min | 27°C | 5/30 |
| October | Good | 5.4 h | 4.6 | 12 min | 24°C | 5/30 |
| November | Too cold | 3.3 h | 3.3 | 16 min | 20°C | 8/30 |
| December | Too cold | 1.4 h | 2.6 | 21 min | 16°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 Ibiza
Famous for clubs, but also quiet coves and a pretty old town. 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 Ibiza afternoon highs average from 16°C in December to 31°C in August. The wettest month is March (about 8 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is July (0). Midday UV peaks at 7.8 in July.
A Balearic island; one of the best places for clubbing, raving, and DJs in the entire world (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Questions about Ibiza
When is the best time to visit Ibiza for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Ibiza are May to October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Ibiza?
Afternoon highs average from 16°C in December to 31°C in August. The wettest month is March, with about 8 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Ibiza?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from November to April.