Palomino, Colombia: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Hippy beach village with a river tubing run. Best for: backpackers, budget travellers.
The best months for vitamin D in Palomino are July, October, December to April, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from May to June and from August to September and in November.
Palomino month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 7.6 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 32°C | 4/30 |
| February | Excellent | 7.6 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 30°C | 9/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.2 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 31°C | 3/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.0 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 31°C | 15/30 |
| May | Bad weather | 7.8 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 31°C | 20/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 8.2 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 31°C | 19/30 |
| July | Excellent | 8.2 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 32°C | 17/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 8.3 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 32°C | 21/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 7.9 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 31°C | 20/30 |
| October | Excellent | 7.6 h | 7.7 | 7 min | 32°C | 15/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 6.7 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 30°C | 25/30 |
| December | Good | 7.1 h | 6.6 | 8 min | 30°C | 13/30 |
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 Palomino
Hippy beach village with a river tubing run. 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 Palomino afternoon highs average from 30°C in November to 32°C in July. The wettest month is November (about 25 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is March (3). Midday UV peaks at 8.6 in March, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Palomino
When is the best time to visit Palomino for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Palomino are July, October, December to April, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Palomino?
Afternoon highs average from 30°C in November to 32°C in July. The wettest month is November, with about 25 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Palomino?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from May to June and from August to September and in November.