Barranquilla, Colombia: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Lively port city famous for its carnival. Best for: culture travellers, music fans.
The best months for vitamin D in Barranquilla are December to April, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Too hot in May and rainy or stormy from June to November.
Barranquilla month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 7.8 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 31°C | 1/30 |
| February | Excellent | 7.9 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 31°C | 2/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.5 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 32°C | 3/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.4 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 32°C | 9/30 |
| May | Too hot | 7.6 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 32°C | 22/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 8.2 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 31°C | 26/30 |
| July | Bad weather | 8.4 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 31°C | 18/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 7.9 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 31°C | 18/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 7.7 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 31°C | 26/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 7.4 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 31°C | 24/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 6.5 h | 6.7 | 8 min | 30°C | 28/30 |
| December | Excellent | 7.2 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 31°C | 11/30 |
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 Barranquilla
Lively port city famous for its carnival. The Caribbean coast is hot and driest from December to April, with a wetter season from May to November. Take normal city care. The people are warm and music fills the streets.
In Barranquilla afternoon highs average from 30°C in November to 32°C in March. The wettest month is November (about 28 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is January (1). Midday UV peaks at 9.0 in March, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Barranquilla
When is the best time to visit Barranquilla for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Barranquilla are December to April, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Barranquilla?
Afternoon highs average from 30°C in November to 32°C in March. The wettest month is November, with about 28 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Barranquilla?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too hot in May and rainy or stormy from June to November.