Cabarete, Dominican Republic: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Kitesurfing and windsurfing capital. Best for: kitesurfers, backpackers.
The best months for vitamin D in Cabarete are January to March, May, July, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy in April and in June and from August to December.
Cabarete month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 6.8 h | 6.2 | 9 min | 28°C | 13/30 |
| February | Excellent | 7.1 h | 6.9 | 8 min | 28°C | 12/30 |
| March | Excellent | 7.8 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 29°C | 16/30 |
| April | Bad weather | 8.2 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 28°C | 21/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.5 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 30°C | 15/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 8.8 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 32°C | 18/30 |
| July | Excellent | 8.9 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 31°C | 17/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 8.7 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 32°C | 19/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 8.4 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 32°C | 16/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 7.5 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 32°C | 19/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 6.1 h | 5.8 | 9 min | 29°C | 21/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 6.4 h | 5.8 | 9 min | 28°C | 22/30 |
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 Cabarete
Kitesurfing and windsurfing capital. A dry season from December to April and hot, wet weather with hurricane risk from June to November. Punta Cana resorts are self-contained. Sargassum seaweed can hit the east coast in summer.
In Cabarete afternoon highs average from 28°C in December to 32°C in September. The wettest month is December (about 22 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is February (12). Midday UV peaks at 8.8 in August, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Cabarete
When is the best time to visit Cabarete for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Cabarete are January to March, May, July, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Cabarete?
Afternoon highs average from 28°C in December to 32°C in September. The wettest month is December, with about 22 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Cabarete?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy in April and in June and from August to December.