Trinidad, Cuba: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Cobbled UNESCO town near the sea and sugar valley. Best for: culture travellers, couples.
The best months for vitamin D in Trinidad are July, November to April, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from May to June and from August to October.
Trinidad month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 6.5 h | 6.1 | 9 min | 28°C | 8/30 |
| February | Excellent | 7.2 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 27°C | 6/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.0 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 30°C | 8/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.5 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 31°C | 8/30 |
| May | Bad weather | 8.8 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 33°C | 18/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 7.8 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 31°C | 26/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.0 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 33°C | 16/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 8.5 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 33°C | 22/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 7.8 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 32°C | 27/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 7.3 h | 7.0 | 8 min | 30°C | 16/30 |
| November | Good | 6.2 h | 5.6 | 10 min | 29°C | 10/30 |
| December | Good | 5.5 h | 5.1 | 10 min | 28°C | 4/30 |
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 Trinidad
Cobbled UNESCO town near the sea and sugar valley. A dry season from November to April and a hot, wet season with hurricane risk from June to November. Services and supplies are limited, so bring what you need and cash. The internet is slow.
In Trinidad afternoon highs average from 27°C in February to 33°C in July. The wettest month is September (about 27 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is December (4). Midday UV peaks at 8.8 in April, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
World Heritage Site with charming, colonial-era buildings (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Questions about Trinidad
When is the best time to visit Trinidad for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Trinidad are July, November to April, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Trinidad?
Afternoon highs average from 27°C in February to 33°C in July. The wettest month is September, with about 27 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Trinidad?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from May to June and from August to October.