Rincón, Puerto Rico: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Surf town on the west coast with whale watching in winter. Best for: surfers, couples, retirees.
The best months for vitamin D in Rincón are January, February, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from March to December.
Rincón month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 6.4 h | 6.5 | 8 min | 31°C | 12/30 |
| February | Excellent | 7.0 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 29°C | 16/30 |
| March | Bad weather | 7.7 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 30°C | 21/30 |
| April | Bad weather | 7.9 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 31°C | 23/30 |
| May | Bad weather | 8.3 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 32°C | 27/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 8.7 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 32°C | 23/30 |
| July | Bad weather | 8.5 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 33°C | 22/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 8.3 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 33°C | 23/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 8.2 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 33°C | 23/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 7.1 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 33°C | 24/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 6.6 h | 6.3 | 8 min | 30°C | 22/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 6.6 h | 6.1 | 9 min | 30°C | 20/30 |
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 Rincón
Surf town on the west coast with whale watching in winter. A dry season from December to April and a hot, humid, stormy season from June to November. US citizens need no passport. Spanish is the main language, though English is common in tourist areas.
In Rincón afternoon highs average from 29°C in February to 33°C in September. The wettest month is May (about 27 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is January (12). Midday UV peaks at 8.5 in April, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Rincón
When is the best time to visit Rincón for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Rincón are January, February, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Rincón?
Afternoon highs average from 29°C in February to 33°C in September. The wettest month is May, with about 27 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Rincón?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from March to December.