Marbella, Spain: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Glamorous resort with a marina, old town and beach clubs. Best for: couples, luxury travellers, golfers.
The best months for vitamin D in Marbella are June to September, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too cool from October to May.
Marbella month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 2.4 h | 2.9 | 18 min | 17°C | 6/30 |
| February | Too cold | 4.6 h | 4.1 | 13 min | 18°C | 4/30 |
| March | Too cold | 5.3 h | 4.9 | 11 min | 18°C | 12/30 |
| April | Too cold | 7.8 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 20°C | 2/30 |
| May | Too cold | 9.0 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 22°C | 0/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.2 h | 7.7 | 7 min | 25°C | 2/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.4 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 27°C | 0/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.7 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 29°C | 2/30 |
| September | Good | 7.3 h | 6.3 | 8 min | 26°C | 3/30 |
| October | Too cold | 4.9 h | 4.5 | 12 min | 22°C | 11/30 |
| November | Too cold | 3.3 h | 3.4 | 16 min | 20°C | 5/30 |
| December | Too cold | 2.4 h | 2.8 | 19 min | 17°C | 3/30 |
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 Marbella
Glamorous resort with a marina, old town and beach clubs. 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 Marbella afternoon highs average from 17°C in January to 29°C in August. The wettest month is March (about 12 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is July (0). Midday UV peaks at 8.0 in July, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Questions about Marbella
When is the best time to visit Marbella for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Marbella are June to September, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Marbella?
Afternoon highs average from 17°C in January to 29°C in August. The wettest month is March, with about 12 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Marbella?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from October to May.