Sauteurs, Grenada: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
North-coast town at Leapers' Hill with history. Best for: culture travellers.
The best months for vitamin D in Sauteurs are February, April, September, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy in March and from May to August and from October to January.
Sauteurs month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Bad weather | 7.7 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 28°C | 27/30 |
| February | Excellent | 8.1 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 28°C | 13/30 |
| March | Bad weather | 8.4 h | 9.1 | 6 min | 29°C | 19/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.7 h | 9.1 | 6 min | 29°C | 15/30 |
| May | Bad weather | 8.7 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 30°C | 23/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 8.4 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 29°C | 27/30 |
| July | Bad weather | 8.3 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 29°C | 27/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 8.5 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 29°C | 25/30 |
| September | Excellent | 8.4 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 30°C | 17/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 8.1 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 30°C | 24/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 7.7 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 29°C | 22/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 7.4 h | 6.9 | 8 min | 28°C | 25/30 |
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 Sauteurs
North-coast town at Leapers' Hill with history. A dry season from January to May and a wetter season from June to December, though hurricane risk is low. Friendly, small-scale tourism.
In Sauteurs afternoon highs average from 28°C in January to 30°C in May. The wettest month is January (about 27 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is February (13). Midday UV peaks at 9.1 in March, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Sauteurs
When is the best time to visit Sauteurs for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Sauteurs are February, April, September, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Sauteurs?
Afternoon highs average from 28°C in January to 30°C in May. The wettest month is January, with about 27 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Sauteurs?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy in March and from May to August and from October to January.