Havelock Island, India: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Beaches, coral reefs and some of the clearest water in India. Best for: divers, couples.
The best months for vitamin D in Havelock Island are December to March, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Too hot in April and rainy or stormy from May to November.
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Havelock Island month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 7.7 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 30°C | 11/30 |
| February | Excellent | 8.1 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 32°C | 3/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.5 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 34°C | 0/30 |
| April | Too hot | 8.7 h | 9.2 | 6 min | 35°C | 1/30 |
| May | Bad weather | 7.5 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 32°C | 18/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 5.4 h | 6.2 | 9 min | 30°C | 24/30 |
| July | Bad weather | 6.6 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 29°C | 26/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 6.6 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 29°C | 29/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 7.2 h | 7.8 | 7 min | 30°C | 28/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 7.4 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 29°C | 26/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 7.2 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 30°C | 20/30 |
| December | Excellent | 7.0 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 30°C | 10/30 |
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 Havelock Island
Beaches, coral reefs and some of the clearest water in India. A dry, pleasant season from November to March, hot pre-monsoon weather in April and May, and heavy monsoon from June to September, when beaches are closed in many places. Plan for warm food and busy traffic.
In Havelock Island afternoon highs average from 29°C in October to 35°C in April. The wettest month is August (about 29 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is March (0). Midday UV peaks at 9.2 in April, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Questions about Havelock Island
When is the best time to visit Havelock Island for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Havelock Island are December to March, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Havelock Island?
Afternoon highs average from 29°C in October to 35°C in April. The wettest month is August, with about 29 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Havelock Island?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too hot in April and rainy or stormy from May to November.