Hamilton best: Excellent
Small capital of pastel buildings and a harbour.
Vitamin D in Bermuda: best months for sun and a travel guide
The best months for vitamin D in Bermuda are May to August, October, November. In July, a full dose of about 1,000 IU takes around 6 minutes at midday for skin type III at age 30, with 9.4 usable sun hours a day. For a beach stay it is too cool from December to April and rainy or stormy in September.
Bermuda month by month
Bermuda is rated at its median coastal place, for skin type III at age 30. Click a month for the details.
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Full dose, age 65 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 2.8 h | 3.5 | 15 min | 29 min | 20°C | 13/30 |
| February | Too cold | 4.7 h | 4.5 | 12 min | 22 min | 19°C | 16/30 |
| March | Too cold | 6.6 h | 6.2 | 9 min | 16 min | 20°C | 10/30 |
| April | Too cold | 7.7 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 13 min | 20°C | 9/30 |
| May | Excellent | 9.0 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 12 min | 22°C | 10/30 |
| June | Excellent | 8.6 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 13 min | 25°C | 10/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.4 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 12 min | 27°C | 10/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.4 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 13 min | 28°C | 15/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 6.5 h | 6.2 | 9 min | 16 min | 27°C | 18/30 |
| October | Good | 5.4 h | 5.2 | 10 min | 19 min | 25°C | 15/30 |
| November | Good | 4.5 h | 4.2 | 13 min | 24 min | 23°C | 9/30 |
| December | Too cold | 2.4 h | 3.1 | 17 min | 32 min | 20°C | 10/30 |
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.
Travel guide: why go to Bermuda
Why go
Bermuda has pink-sand beaches, pastel houses and a British feel, set in the North Atlantic, not the Caribbean.
Best for
Couples, golfers and sailors.
What to expect
Pleasant from May to October, with cool and breezy weather from November to March, and few overnight guests. Prices are high and cars are restricted, so use buses, ferries and scooters.
Places in Bermuda
Each place has its own climate, so its best months can differ from the country as a whole.
St. George's best: Excellent
UNESCO colonial town with narrow lanes.
Horseshoe Bay Beach best: Excellent
Famous pink-sand beach in a curved bay.
Royal Naval Dockyard best: Excellent
Fort and museum with shops and a snorkel park.
Somerset Village best: Excellent
Quiet west end with a bridge and a lighthouse.
Questions about vitamin D in Bermuda
When is the best time to visit Bermuda for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Bermuda are May to August, October, November. In July, a full dose of about 1,000 IU takes around 6 minutes at midday for skin type III at age 30, with 9.4 usable sun hours a day.
Can you get vitamin D from the sun in Bermuda in December?
Yes, but slowly. In December a full dose takes about 17 minutes at midday for skin type III at age 30, with 2.4 usable hours a day.
How long do I need in the sun in Bermuda?
In July, the best month, about 6 minutes at midday with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III at age 30; about 12 minutes at age 65. Darker skin needs longer and fair skin burns sooner, so keep sessions short. This is an estimate for planning, not medical advice.
Which months should I avoid in Bermuda?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from December to April and rainy or stormy in September.
What is the best place in Bermuda for vitamin D?
In July the strongest sun of the places we rate is around Royal Naval Dockyard. Each place has its own rating, so open the place list to compare them.
Plan by month
- Jan Too cold
- Feb Too cold
- Mar Too cold
- Apr Too cold
- May Excellent
- Jun Excellent
- Jul Excellent
- Aug Excellent
- Sep Bad weather
- Oct Good
- Nov Good
- Dec Too cold