Seville, Spain: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Flamenco, palaces and orange trees; very hot in summer and far from the sea. Best for: culture travellers in spring and autumn.
The best months for vitamin D in Seville are April to June, September, October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too hot from July to August and too cool from November to March.
Seville month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 2.8 h | 3.0 | 18 min | 18°C | 6/30 |
| February | Too cold | 4.3 h | 4.0 | 13 min | 19°C | 6/30 |
| March | Too cold | 5.3 h | 5.0 | 11 min | 20°C | 11/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.0 h | 6.9 | 8 min | 25°C | 1/30 |
| May | Excellent | 9.1 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 29°C | 1/30 |
| June | Excellent | 8.9 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 31°C | 2/30 |
| July | Too hot | 9.4 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 36°C | 0/30 |
| August | Too hot | 8.8 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 37°C | 0/30 |
| September | Good | 7.2 h | 6.3 | 8 min | 31°C | 0/30 |
| October | Good | 4.5 h | 4.2 | 13 min | 25°C | 11/30 |
| November | Too cold | 3.2 h | 3.3 | 16 min | 22°C | 3/30 |
| December | Too cold | 2.3 h | 2.8 | 19 min | 18°C | 1/30 |
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 Seville
Flamenco, palaces and orange trees; very hot in summer and far from the sea. 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 Seville afternoon highs average from 18°C in December to 37°C in August. The wettest month is March (about 11 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.
A beautiful, verdant city, and home to the world's third largest cathedral (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
This place is inland, so it does not count towards the country rating.
Questions about Seville
When is the best time to visit Seville for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Seville are April to June, September, October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Seville?
Afternoon highs average from 18°C in December to 37°C in August. The wettest month is March, with about 11 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Seville?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too hot from July to August and too cool from November to March.