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Vitamin D in British Virgin Islands: best months for sun and a travel guide

The best months for vitamin D in British Virgin Islands are October, December to June. In March, a full dose of about 1,000 IU takes around 6 minutes at midday for skin type III at age 30, with 8.4 usable sun hours a day. For a beach stay it is rainy or stormy from July to September and in November.

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British Virgin Islands month by month

British Virgin Islands is rated at its median coastal place, for skin type III at age 30. Click a month for the details.

MonthRatingSun windowPeak UVFull dose, age 30Full dose, age 65Afternoon highRainy days
JanuaryExcellent7.1 h6.78 min15 min27°C7/30
FebruaryExcellent7.2 h7.47 min14 min26°C14/30
MarchExcellent8.4 h8.76 min11 min26°C5/30
AprilExcellent8.8 h9.06 min11 min27°C17/30
MayExcellent8.9 h8.86 min11 min28°C16/30
JuneExcellent8.8 h8.66 min12 min29°C16/30
JulyBad weather8.8 h8.76 min11 min29°C18/30
AugustBad weather8.6 h8.96 min11 min29°C15/30
SeptemberBad weather8.5 h8.66 min12 min29°C18/30
OctoberExcellent7.4 h7.47 min14 min29°C15/30
NovemberBad weather6.1 h6.19 min16 min28°C21/30
DecemberGood6.8 h6.29 min16 min28°C15/30

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 British Virgin Islands

Why go

The British Virgin Islands are the sailing capital of the Caribbean, with short hops, sheltered anchorages and beach bars.

Best for

Sailors, couples and honeymooners.

What to expect

A dry, breezy season from December to April and hurricane risk from June to November. Many visitors charter a boat. Prices are high and facilities are simple.

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Places in British Virgin Islands

Each place has its own climate, so its best months can differ from the country as a whole.

Tortola best: Excellent

Largest island and the sailing base, with beaches and hills.

Best for sailors, couples

Best months October to July · Avoid rainy or stormy from August to September

Virgin Gorda best: Excellent

Home to The Baths, a maze of giant granite boulders.

Best for couples, snorkellers, families

Best months October, December to May · Avoid rainy or stormy from June to September and in November

Jost Van Dyke best: Excellent

Barefoot beach bars at Soggy Dollar.

Best for party travellers, sailors

Best months June, October, December to March · Avoid rainy or stormy from April to May and from July to September and in November

Anegada best: Excellent

Flat coral island with white, pink-tinged beaches, flamingos and lobster.

Best for divers, couples

Best months October, December to June · Avoid rainy or stormy from July to September and in November

Road Town best: Excellent

Small capital and charter harbour.

Best for sailors

Best months October to July · Avoid rainy or stormy from August to September

Questions about vitamin D in British Virgin Islands

When is the best time to visit British Virgin Islands for vitamin D?

The best months for vitamin D in British Virgin Islands are October, December to June. In March, a full dose of about 1,000 IU takes around 6 minutes at midday for skin type III at age 30, with 8.4 usable sun hours a day.

Can you get vitamin D from the sun in British Virgin Islands in November?

Yes, but slowly. In November a full dose takes about 9 minutes at midday for skin type III at age 30, with 6.1 usable hours a day.

How long do I need in the sun in British Virgin Islands?

In March, the best month, about 6 minutes at midday with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III at age 30; about 11 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 British Virgin Islands?

For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from July to September and in November.

What is the best place in British Virgin Islands for vitamin D?

In March the strongest sun of the places we rate is around Tortola. Each place has its own rating, so open the place list to compare them.

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