Boa Vista, Cape Verde: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Dune-covered island with turtle nesting and empty beaches. Best for: couples, families, nature lovers.
The best months for vitamin D in Boa Vista are January to December, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
Boa Vista month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 7.2 h | 7.0 | 8 min | 28°C | 0/30 |
| February | Excellent | 7.9 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 26°C | 3/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.5 h | 9.1 | 6 min | 27°C | 0/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.9 h | 9.5 | 6 min | 28°C | 1/30 |
| May | Excellent | 9.1 h | 9.3 | 6 min | 28°C | 0/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.1 h | 9.2 | 6 min | 29°C | 0/30 |
| July | Excellent | 8.8 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 30°C | 4/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.4 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 31°C | 10/30 |
| September | Excellent | 8.1 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 31°C | 10/30 |
| October | Excellent | 8.0 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 31°C | 3/30 |
| November | Excellent | 7.3 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 30°C | 1/30 |
| December | Good | 7.0 h | 6.6 | 8 min | 28°C | 0/30 |
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 Boa Vista
Dune-covered island with turtle nesting and empty beaches. Dry and breezy conditions, sand-dust haze at times in winter, and a mellow pace. Sal and Boa Vista have all-inclusive resorts, while other islands are rugged and quiet.
In Boa Vista afternoon highs average from 26°C in February to 31°C in October. The wettest month is August (about 10 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is December (0). Midday UV peaks at 9.5 in April, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Boa Vista
When is the best time to visit Boa Vista for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Boa Vista are January to December, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Boa Vista?
Afternoon highs average from 26°C in February to 31°C in October. The wettest month is August, with about 10 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Boa Vista?
No month is ruled out for heat, cold or rain, though the sun is weak in the darker months.