Paradise Island, Bahamas: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Resort island with a water park and a marina. Best for: families, couples.
The best months for vitamin D in Paradise Island are October to June, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Too hot from July to August and rainy or stormy in September.
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Paradise Island month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 6.1 h | 5.4 | 10 min | 26°C | 1/30 |
| February | Good | 6.9 h | 6.6 | 8 min | 26°C | 3/30 |
| March | Excellent | 7.7 h | 7.7 | 7 min | 27°C | 3/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.6 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 28°C | 2/30 |
| May | Excellent | 9.0 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 30°C | 3/30 |
| June | Excellent | 8.6 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 31°C | 9/30 |
| July | Too hot | 9.1 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 33°C | 4/30 |
| August | Too hot | 8.5 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 32°C | 4/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 8.1 h | 7.8 | 7 min | 32°C | 3/30 |
| October | Good | 7.0 h | 6.5 | 8 min | 30°C | 5/30 |
| November | Good | 6.1 h | 5.5 | 10 min | 28°C | 2/30 |
| December | Good | 5.1 h | 4.7 | 11 min | 26°C | 5/30 |
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 Paradise Island
Resort island with a water park and a marina. 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 Paradise Island afternoon highs average from 26°C in December to 33°C in July. The wettest month is June (about 9 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is January (1). Midday UV peaks at 8.7 in July, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Questions about Paradise Island
When is the best time to visit Paradise Island for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Paradise Island are October to June, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Paradise Island?
Afternoon highs average from 26°C in December to 33°C in July. The wettest month is June, with about 9 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Paradise Island?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too hot from July to August and rainy or stormy in September.