Anegada, British Virgin Islands: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Flat coral island with white, pink-tinged beaches, flamingos and lobster. Best for: divers, couples.
The best months for vitamin D in Anegada are October, December to June, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from July to September and in November.
Anegada month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 7.1 h | 6.7 | 8 min | 27°C | 7/30 |
| February | Excellent | 7.2 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 26°C | 14/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.4 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 27°C | 7/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.8 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 27°C | 17/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.9 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 28°C | 16/30 |
| June | Excellent | 8.8 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 29°C | 16/30 |
| July | Bad weather | 8.6 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 29°C | 18/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 8.6 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 29°C | 15/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 8.5 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 30°C | 18/30 |
| October | Excellent | 7.6 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 30°C | 17/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 6.2 h | 5.8 | 9 min | 28°C | 20/30 |
| December | Good | 6.8 h | 6.2 | 9 min | 28°C | 15/30 |
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 Anegada
Flat coral island with white, pink-tinged beaches, flamingos and lobster. 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.
In Anegada afternoon highs average from 26°C in February to 30°C in October. The wettest month is November (about 20 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is March (7). Midday UV peaks at 9.0 in April, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Anegada
When is the best time to visit Anegada for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Anegada are October, December to June, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Anegada?
Afternoon highs average from 26°C in February to 30°C in October. The wettest month is November, with about 20 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Anegada?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from July to September and in November.