Bridgetown, Barbados: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
UNESCO-listed capital with a garrison and a harbour. Best for: culture travellers, short stays.
The best months for vitamin D in Bridgetown are December to June, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from July to November.
Bridgetown month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 7.6 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 29°C | 17/30 |
| February | Excellent | 8.0 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 30°C | 11/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.5 h | 9.1 | 6 min | 31°C | 13/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.8 h | 9.3 | 6 min | 31°C | 10/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.9 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 32°C | 13/30 |
| June | Excellent | 8.8 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 31°C | 16/30 |
| July | Bad weather | 8.6 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 30°C | 21/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 8.7 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 31°C | 26/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 8.3 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 30°C | 23/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 8.1 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 31°C | 24/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 7.3 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 30°C | 23/30 |
| December | Excellent | 7.4 h | 7.0 | 8 min | 30°C | 13/30 |
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 Bridgetown
UNESCO-listed capital with a garrison and a harbour. 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 Bridgetown afternoon highs average from 29°C in January to 32°C in May. The wettest month is August (about 26 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is April (10). Midday UV peaks at 9.3 in April, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Bridgetown
When is the best time to visit Bridgetown for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Bridgetown are December to June, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Bridgetown?
Afternoon highs average from 29°C in January to 32°C in May. The wettest month is August, with about 26 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Bridgetown?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from July to November.