Bathsheba, Barbados: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Rugged east coast with big waves and boulders. Best for: surfers, photographers.
The best months for vitamin D in Bathsheba are February to May, December, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy in January and from June to November.
Bathsheba month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Bad weather | 7.5 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 28°C | 23/30 |
| February | Excellent | 8.0 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 29°C | 12/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.5 h | 9.1 | 6 min | 30°C | 16/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.8 h | 9.2 | 6 min | 30°C | 16/30 |
| May | Excellent | 9.0 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 31°C | 17/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 8.8 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 31°C | 22/30 |
| July | Bad weather | 8.6 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 30°C | 28/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 8.7 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 30°C | 28/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 8.3 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 30°C | 23/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 8.0 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 31°C | 25/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 7.3 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 30°C | 25/30 |
| December | Excellent | 7.4 h | 6.9 | 8 min | 30°C | 16/30 |
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 Bathsheba
Rugged east coast with big waves and boulders. A dry season from December to May and a wetter season from June to November, though the island is rarely hit by hurricanes. English is spoken and the island is easy to drive.
In Bathsheba afternoon highs average from 28°C in January to 31°C in May. The wettest month is July (about 28 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is February (12). Midday UV peaks at 9.2 in April, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Bathsheba
When is the best time to visit Bathsheba for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Bathsheba are February to May, December, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Bathsheba?
Afternoon highs average from 28°C in January to 31°C in May. The wettest month is July, with about 28 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Bathsheba?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy in January and from June to November.