Meads Bay, Anguilla: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Wide, calm beach with high-end resorts. Best for: couples, honeymooners.
The best months for vitamin D in Meads Bay are October, December to July, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from August to September and in November.
Meads Bay month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 7.0 h | 6.7 | 8 min | 27°C | 9/30 |
| February | Excellent | 7.3 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 27°C | 9/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.4 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 27°C | 8/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.8 h | 9.1 | 6 min | 27°C | 16/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.9 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 28°C | 16/30 |
| June | Excellent | 8.8 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 29°C | 13/30 |
| July | Excellent | 8.9 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 29°C | 17/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 8.7 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 29°C | 18/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 8.4 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 30°C | 19/30 |
| October | Excellent | 7.6 h | 7.7 | 7 min | 30°C | 11/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 6.4 h | 6.3 | 8 min | 29°C | 22/30 |
| December | Good | 6.7 h | 6.2 | 9 min | 28°C | 14/30 |
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 Meads Bay
Wide, calm beach with high-end resorts. A dry, breezy season from December to April and hurricane risk from June to November. Quiet nights, few big resorts and high prices.
In Meads Bay afternoon highs average from 27°C in February to 30°C in October. The wettest month is November (about 22 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is March (8). Midday UV peaks at 9.1 in April, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Meads Bay
When is the best time to visit Meads Bay for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Meads Bay are October, December to July, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Meads Bay?
Afternoon highs average from 27°C in February to 30°C in October. The wettest month is November, with about 22 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Meads Bay?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from August to September and in November.