Paje, Tanzania: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
East coast kitesurf capital with a lagoon. Best for: kitesurfers, backpackers.
The best months for vitamin D in Paje are February, May to October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from March to April and from November to January.
Paje month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Bad weather | 6.9 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 30°C | 19/30 |
| February | Excellent | 8.4 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 32°C | 13/30 |
| March | Bad weather | 7.9 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 32°C | 26/30 |
| April | Bad weather | 6.0 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 28°C | 26/30 |
| May | Excellent | 7.3 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 29°C | 15/30 |
| June | Excellent | 7.4 h | 7.0 | 8 min | 28°C | 16/30 |
| July | Excellent | 7.5 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 28°C | 3/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.2 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 29°C | 8/30 |
| September | Excellent | 8.4 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 29°C | 14/30 |
| October | Excellent | 8.6 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 30°C | 16/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 8.7 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 31°C | 21/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 8.5 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 30°C | 28/30 |
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 Paje
East coast kitesurf capital with a lagoon. Hot and humid coast, two rainy seasons (long rains April to May, short rains November). Beaches have strong tides at some sites. Dress modestly in Stone Town.
In Paje afternoon highs average from 28°C in April to 32°C in February. The wettest month is December (about 28 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is July (3). Midday UV peaks at 8.9 in February, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Paje
When is the best time to visit Paje for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Paje are February, May to October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Paje?
Afternoon highs average from 28°C in April to 32°C in February. The wettest month is December, with about 28 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Paje?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from March to April and from November to January.