Isla Contadora, Panama: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Pearl islands weekend getaway. Best for: couples, weekenders.
The best months for vitamin D in Isla Contadora are January to April, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from May to December.
Isla Contadora month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 8.0 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 30°C | 2/30 |
| February | Excellent | 8.0 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 28°C | 1/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.4 h | 9.2 | 6 min | 29°C | 4/30 |
| April | Excellent | 7.8 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 29°C | 14/30 |
| May | Bad weather | 8.1 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 29°C | 27/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 7.7 h | 7.8 | 7 min | 28°C | 29/30 |
| July | Bad weather | 7.7 h | 7.7 | 7 min | 28°C | 29/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 8.0 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 28°C | 28/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 7.7 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 28°C | 30/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 6.9 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 28°C | 30/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 6.3 h | 6.9 | 8 min | 27°C | 25/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 7.4 h | 7.3 | 7 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 Isla Contadora
Pearl islands weekend getaway. A dry season from December to April and a hot, wet season from May to November, with little hurricane risk. The Caribbean and Pacific coasts have different weather. The US dollar is used.
In Isla Contadora afternoon highs average from 27°C in November to 30°C in January. The wettest month is September (about 30 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is February (1). Midday UV peaks at 9.2 in March, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Questions about Isla Contadora
When is the best time to visit Isla Contadora for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Isla Contadora are January to April, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Isla Contadora?
Afternoon highs average from 27°C in November to 30°C in January. The wettest month is September, with about 30 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Isla Contadora?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from May to December.