Hamilton, Bermuda: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Small capital of pastel buildings and a harbour. Best for: shoppers, short stays.
The best months for vitamin D in Hamilton are June to August, October, November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Too cool from December to May and rainy or stormy in September.
Hamilton month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 3.4 h | 3.7 | 14 min | 20°C | 13/30 |
| February | Too cold | 5.1 h | 4.9 | 11 min | 19°C | 13/30 |
| March | Too cold | 6.3 h | 6.2 | 9 min | 19°C | 11/30 |
| April | Too cold | 7.6 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 20°C | 9/30 |
| May | Too cold | 8.1 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 22°C | 14/30 |
| June | Excellent | 8.6 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 25°C | 13/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.2 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 27°C | 13/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.4 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 28°C | 15/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 7.2 h | 6.7 | 8 min | 27°C | 17/30 |
| October | Good | 5.3 h | 5.2 | 10 min | 25°C | 15/30 |
| November | Good | 3.9 h | 4.0 | 13 min | 23°C | 14/30 |
| December | Too cold | 2.5 h | 3.2 | 17 min | 20°C | 14/30 |
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 Hamilton
Small capital of pastel buildings and a harbour. 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.
In Hamilton afternoon highs average from 19°C in March to 28°C in August. The wettest month is September (about 17 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is April (9). Midday UV peaks at 8.4 in July, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Questions about Hamilton
When is the best time to visit Hamilton for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Hamilton are June to August, October, November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Hamilton?
Afternoon highs average from 19°C in March to 28°C in August. The wettest month is September, with about 17 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Hamilton?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from December to May and rainy or stormy in September.