Port Vila, Vanuatu: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Relaxed capital with a market, cafés and beaches. Best for: families, couples.
The best months for vitamin D in Port Vila are May to October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from November to April.
Port Vila month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Bad weather | 7.9 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 29°C | 25/30 |
| February | Bad weather | 7.9 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 29°C | 26/30 |
| March | Bad weather | 7.1 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 28°C | 26/30 |
| April | Bad weather | 7.2 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 29°C | 22/30 |
| May | Good | 5.9 h | 5.6 | 10 min | 27°C | 15/30 |
| June | Good | 5.9 h | 5.4 | 10 min | 26°C | 11/30 |
| July | Good | 5.6 h | 5.2 | 10 min | 25°C | 15/30 |
| August | Good | 6.3 h | 6.1 | 9 min | 24°C | 14/30 |
| September | Excellent | 7.7 h | 7.8 | 7 min | 26°C | 13/30 |
| October | Excellent | 7.7 h | 7.7 | 7 min | 26°C | 16/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 8.6 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 27°C | 22/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 8.5 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 29°C | 21/30 |
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 Port Vila
Relaxed capital with a market, cafés and beaches. A dry season from May to October, a hot, wet season from November to April with cyclone risk, and simple facilities outside Port Vila.
In Port Vila afternoon highs average from 24°C in August to 29°C in December. The wettest month is February (about 26 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is June (11). Midday UV peaks at 8.7 in December, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Port Vila
When is the best time to visit Port Vila for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Port Vila are May to October, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Port Vila?
Afternoon highs average from 24°C in August to 29°C in December. The wettest month is February, with about 26 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Port Vila?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from November to April.