Penghu, Taiwan: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Windy island group of basalt columns and clear water. Best for: windsurfers, couples.
The best months for vitamin D in Penghu are April to July, October, November, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too cool from December to March and rainy or stormy from August to September.
Penghu month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 4.8 h | 4.7 | 11 min | 19°C | 4/30 |
| February | Too cold | 6.0 h | 5.5 | 10 min | 20°C | 5/30 |
| March | Too cold | 6.9 h | 7.0 | 8 min | 22°C | 8/30 |
| April | Excellent | 7.7 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 26°C | 12/30 |
| May | Excellent | 6.6 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 26°C | 15/30 |
| June | Excellent | 8.3 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 28°C | 13/30 |
| July | Excellent | 8.4 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 30°C | 9/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 8.1 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 29°C | 12/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 7.8 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 29°C | 11/30 |
| October | Good | 6.3 h | 6.1 | 9 min | 27°C | 8/30 |
| November | Good | 4.9 h | 4.9 | 11 min | 24°C | 5/30 |
| December | Too cold | 3.9 h | 4.1 | 13 min | 20°C | 5/30 |
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 Penghu
Windy island group of basalt columns and clear water. A hot, humid summer with typhoons from July to October, and mild winters. Kenting and Penghu have the best beaches. Public transport is excellent.
In Penghu afternoon highs average from 19°C in January to 30°C in July. The wettest month is May (about 15 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is January (4). Midday UV peaks at 8.2 in June, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Questions about Penghu
When is the best time to visit Penghu for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Penghu are April to July, October, November, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Penghu?
Afternoon highs average from 19°C in January to 30°C in July. The wettest month is May, with about 15 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Penghu?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from December to March and rainy or stormy from August to September.