Speightstown, Barbados: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Old north-west town and fishing community. Best for: culture travellers, couples.
The best months for vitamin D in Speightstown 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.
Speightstown 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 | 30°C | 18/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.7 h | 9.2 | 6 min | 30°C | 14/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.9 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 31°C | 15/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 8.8 h | 8.6 | 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 | 30°C | 28/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 8.4 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 30°C | 23/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 8.1 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 31°C | 21/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 7.2 h | 7.2 | 7 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 Speightstown
Old north-west town and fishing community. 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 Speightstown afternoon highs average from 29°C in January to 31°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 Speightstown
When is the best time to visit Speightstown for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Speightstown are February, April, May, December, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Speightstown?
Afternoon highs average from 29°C in January to 31°C in May. The wettest month is August, with about 28 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Speightstown?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy in January and in March and from June to November.