Pedasí, Panama: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Quiet Pacific village for surf and whale watching. Best for: surfers, quiet-stay seekers.
The best months for vitamin D in Pedasí are January to April, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from May to December.
Pedasí month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 8.1 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 30°C | 2/30 |
| February | Excellent | 8.3 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 31°C | 3/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.7 h | 9.3 | 6 min | 32°C | 2/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.5 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 32°C | 12/30 |
| May | Bad weather | 7.1 h | 7.7 | 7 min | 30°C | 26/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 7.0 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 28°C | 30/30 |
| July | Bad weather | 7.3 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 28°C | 30/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 7.4 h | 7.8 | 7 min | 28°C | 30/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 6.7 h | 7.7 | 7 min | 28°C | 30/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 6.7 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 28°C | 29/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 6.5 h | 6.9 | 8 min | 28°C | 26/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 6.9 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 28°C | 27/30 |
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 Pedasí
Quiet Pacific village for surf and whale watching. 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 Pedasí afternoon highs average from 28°C in November to 32°C in March. The wettest month is June (about 30 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is March (2). Midday UV peaks at 9.3 in March, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Questions about Pedasí
When is the best time to visit Pedasí for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Pedasí are January to April, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Pedasí?
Afternoon highs average from 28°C in November to 32°C in March. The wettest month is June, with about 30 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Pedasí?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from May to December.