Alanya, Turkey: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Castle hill, big beaches and many all-inclusive hotels. Best for: families, budget travellers.
The best months for vitamin D in Alanya are April, May, September, October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too hot from June to August and too cool from November to March.
Alanya month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 2.1 h | 2.8 | 19 min | 17°C | 15/30 |
| February | Too cold | 4.6 h | 4.1 | 13 min | 19°C | 6/30 |
| March | Too cold | 6.9 h | 5.7 | 9 min | 20°C | 8/30 |
| April | Excellent | 7.6 h | 6.7 | 8 min | 25°C | 3/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.8 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 26°C | 8/30 |
| June | Too hot | 9.6 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 34°C | 0/30 |
| July | Too hot | 9.3 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 35°C | 0/30 |
| August | Too hot | 8.8 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 34°C | 0/30 |
| September | Good | 7.6 h | 6.4 | 8 min | 30°C | 7/30 |
| October | Good | 6.2 h | 5.1 | 10 min | 27°C | 0/30 |
| November | Too cold | 3.8 h | 3.6 | 15 min | 22°C | 9/30 |
| December | Too cold | 1.5 h | 2.4 | – | 18°C | 15/30 |
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 Alanya
Castle hill, big beaches and many all-inclusive hotels. Hot dry summers, warm seas until October and a big choice of all-inclusive hotels. Beaches are often pebbly and busy in July and August.
In Alanya afternoon highs average from 17°C in January to 35°C in July. The wettest month is January (about 15 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is October (0). Midday UV peaks at 8.0 in June, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Questions about Alanya
When is the best time to visit Alanya for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Alanya are April, May, September, October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Alanya?
Afternoon highs average from 17°C in January to 35°C in July. The wettest month is January, with about 15 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Alanya?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too hot from June to August and too cool from November to March.