Belle Mare, Mauritius: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Long quiet east-coast beach with luxury resorts. Best for: couples, honeymooners.
The best months for vitamin D in Belle Mare are July, August, when a full dose takes about 8 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from September to June.
Belle Mare month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Bad weather | 8.4 h | 9.1 | 6 min | 29°C | 27/30 |
| February | Bad weather | 8.5 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 28°C | 25/30 |
| March | Bad weather | 7.9 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 28°C | 29/30 |
| April | Bad weather | 7.2 h | 6.9 | 8 min | 27°C | 24/30 |
| May | Bad weather | 6.4 h | 6.0 | 9 min | 26°C | 22/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 5.9 h | 5.3 | 10 min | 24°C | 19/30 |
| July | Good | 6.4 h | 5.7 | 9 min | 24°C | 15/30 |
| August | Good | 6.9 h | 6.6 | 8 min | 24°C | 17/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 7.9 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 24°C | 24/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 8.5 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 25°C | 26/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 9.2 h | 9.4 | 6 min | 27°C | 26/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 9.4 h | 9.6 | 6 min | 28°C | 24/30 |
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 Belle Mare
Long quiet east-coast beach with luxury resorts. Warm all year, with a hot, wet season from January to March and cyclone risk. The south and east coasts are windy, while the north and west are calm. Resorts are mostly upmarket.
In Belle Mare afternoon highs average from 24°C in August to 29°C in January. The wettest month is March (about 29 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is July (15). Midday UV peaks at 9.6 in December, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Belle Mare
When is the best time to visit Belle Mare for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Belle Mare are July, August, when a full dose takes about 8 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Belle Mare?
Afternoon highs average from 24°C in August to 29°C in January. The wettest month is March, with about 29 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Belle Mare?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from September to June.