Copán Ruinas, Honduras: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Maya ruins in a village setting. Best for: history fans.
The best months for vitamin D in Copán Ruinas are January, February, April, November, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too hot in March and in May and rainy or stormy from June to October and in December.
Copán Ruinas month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 6.2 h | 6.4 | 8 min | 29°C | 6/30 |
| February | Excellent | 7.4 h | 7.8 | 7 min | 29°C | 3/30 |
| March | Too hot | 8.2 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 35°C | 1/30 |
| April | Excellent | 7.7 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 33°C | 10/30 |
| May | Too hot | 8.3 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 37°C | 11/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 6.8 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 31°C | 29/30 |
| July | Bad weather | 8.1 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 30°C | 26/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 8.0 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 31°C | 30/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 8.0 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 31°C | 28/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 6.8 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 28°C | 18/30 |
| November | Good | 6.4 h | 6.5 | 8 min | 28°C | 15/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 4.2 h | 4.6 | 12 min | 25°C | 21/30 |
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 Copán Ruinas
Maya ruins in a village setting. A dry season from February to May and a wetter season from October to January. Take normal care in cities and check advice. Island life is relaxed.
In Copán Ruinas afternoon highs average from 25°C in December to 37°C in May. The wettest month is August (about 30 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is March (1). Midday UV peaks at 9.0 in May, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
This place is inland, so it does not count towards the country rating.
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Questions about Copán Ruinas
When is the best time to visit Copán Ruinas for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Copán Ruinas are January, February, April, November, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Copán Ruinas?
Afternoon highs average from 25°C in December to 37°C in May. The wettest month is August, with about 30 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Copán Ruinas?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too hot in March and in May and rainy or stormy from June to October and in December.