Exuma, Bahamas: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Chain of cays with swimming pigs and clear blue water. Best for: boaters, couples, photographers.
The best months for vitamin D in Exuma are October to June, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Too hot in July and in September and rainy or stormy in August.
Exuma month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 6.0 h | 5.6 | 10 min | 28°C | 0/30 |
| February | Excellent | 6.9 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 26°C | 1/30 |
| March | Excellent | 7.8 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 28°C | 2/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.5 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 28°C | 0/30 |
| May | Excellent | 9.1 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 30°C | 1/30 |
| June | Excellent | 8.5 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 32°C | 1/30 |
| July | Too hot | 9.2 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 33°C | 1/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 8.6 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 33°C | 2/30 |
| September | Too hot | 8.2 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 33°C | 0/30 |
| October | Excellent | 7.2 h | 7.0 | 8 min | 31°C | 2/30 |
| November | Good | 6.3 h | 5.8 | 9 min | 29°C | 1/30 |
| December | Good | 6.0 h | 5.3 | 10 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 Exuma
Chain of cays with swimming pigs and clear blue water. A dry, warm season from December to April, a hot, stormy season with hurricane risk from June to November, and high prices. Water is calm and shallow.
In Exuma afternoon highs average from 26°C in February to 33°C in July. The wettest month is March (about 2 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is December (0). Midday UV peaks at 8.8 in May, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Questions about Exuma
When is the best time to visit Exuma for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Exuma are October to June, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Exuma?
Afternoon highs average from 26°C in February to 33°C in July. The wettest month is March, with about 2 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Exuma?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too hot in July and in September and rainy or stormy in August.