Playa Kenepa, Curaçao: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Postcard cove with turquoise water and cliff jumpers. Best for: swimmers, couples.
The best months for vitamin D in Playa Kenepa are December to October, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy in November.
Playa Kenepa 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 | 30°C | 16/30 |
| February | Excellent | 7.8 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 31°C | 14/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.4 h | 9.1 | 6 min | 31°C | 6/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.7 h | 9.1 | 6 min | 32°C | 6/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.6 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 32°C | 9/30 |
| June | Excellent | 8.8 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 33°C | 11/30 |
| July | Excellent | 8.8 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 33°C | 8/30 |
| August | Excellent | 8.7 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 33°C | 6/30 |
| September | Excellent | 8.4 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 34°C | 5/30 |
| October | Excellent | 8.0 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 33°C | 5/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 7.3 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 31°C | 22/30 |
| December | Excellent | 7.2 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 30°C | 16/30 |
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 Playa Kenepa
Postcard cove with turquoise water and cliff jumpers. Dry, windy and warm all year, and outside the hurricane belt. Beaches are small and often sit in coves, so arrive early.
In Playa Kenepa afternoon highs average from 30°C in December to 34°C in September. The wettest month is November (about 22 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is October (5). Midday UV peaks at 9.1 in March, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Playa Kenepa
When is the best time to visit Playa Kenepa for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Playa Kenepa are December to October, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Playa Kenepa?
Afternoon highs average from 30°C in December to 34°C in September. The wettest month is November, with about 22 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Playa Kenepa?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy in November.