Holetown, Barbados: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
West coast hub of upscale restaurants and calm beaches. Best for: couples, families.
The best months for vitamin D in Holetown are February, April, May, December, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy in January and in March and from June to November.
Holetown 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 | 29°C | 21/30 |
| February | Excellent | 8.0 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 30°C | 17/30 |
| March | Bad weather | 8.5 h | 9.1 | 6 min | 31°C | 18/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.8 h | 9.2 | 6 min | 31°C | 14/30 |
| May | Excellent | 9.0 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 32°C | 15/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 8.8 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 31°C | 20/30 |
| July | Bad weather | 8.6 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 30°C | 25/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 8.7 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 31°C | 28/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 8.3 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 31°C | 23/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 8.0 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 32°C | 21/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 7.3 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 31°C | 26/30 |
| December | Excellent | 7.4 h | 6.9 | 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 Holetown
West coast hub of upscale restaurants and calm beaches. 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 Holetown afternoon highs average from 29°C in January to 32°C in May. The wettest month is August (about 28 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is December (13). Midday UV peaks at 9.2 in April, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Holetown
When is the best time to visit Holetown for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Holetown are February, April, May, December, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Holetown?
Afternoon highs average from 29°C in January to 32°C in May. The wettest month is August, with about 28 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Holetown?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy in January and in March and from June to November.