Fujairah, United Arab Emirates: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
East coast with rocky mountains and snorkelling. Best for: divers, couples, drivers.
The best months for vitamin D in Fujairah are November to April, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too hot from May to October.
Fujairah month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 5.6 h | 4.9 | 11 min | 25°C | 2/30 |
| February | Good | 6.5 h | 6.0 | 9 min | 26°C | 3/30 |
| March | Excellent | 7.5 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 28°C | 2/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.3 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 32°C | 2/30 |
| May | Too hot | 8.8 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 39°C | 1/30 |
| June | Too hot | 9.2 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 40°C | 1/30 |
| July | Too hot | 9.0 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 38°C | 0/30 |
| August | Too hot | 8.5 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 37°C | 3/30 |
| September | Too hot | 8.1 h | 7.8 | 7 min | 36°C | 1/30 |
| October | Too hot | 7.2 h | 6.6 | 8 min | 34°C | 1/30 |
| November | Good | 6.3 h | 5.4 | 10 min | 31°C | 3/30 |
| December | Good | 5.7 h | 4.8 | 11 min | 27°C | 0/30 |
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 Fujairah
East coast with rocky mountains and snorkelling. Very hot and humid summers, with air-conditioned everything, and a comfortable season from November to March. Dress and behaviour rules are stricter than in Europe, and alcohol is only served in licensed venues.
In Fujairah afternoon highs average from 25°C in January to 40°C in June. The wettest month is February (about 3 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is December (0). Midday UV peaks at 8.6 in June, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Popular tourist and stay-cation destination on the gulf of Oman. Nicknamed as The Bride of the Eastern Coast. (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Questions about Fujairah
When is the best time to visit Fujairah for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Fujairah are November to April, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Fujairah?
Afternoon highs average from 25°C in January to 40°C in June. The wettest month is February, with about 3 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Fujairah?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too hot from May to October.