Colombier, Saint Barthélemy: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Remote beach reached by walking or boat. Best for: couples, hikers.
The best months for vitamin D in Colombier are October, December to July, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from August to September and in November.
Colombier month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 7.1 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 26°C | 15/30 |
| February | Excellent | 7.6 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 26°C | 12/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.4 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 26°C | 4/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.8 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 27°C | 14/30 |
| May | Excellent | 9.0 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 28°C | 12/30 |
| June | Excellent | 8.9 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 29°C | 12/30 |
| July | Excellent | 8.8 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 29°C | 15/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 8.7 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 29°C | 17/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 8.4 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 30°C | 16/30 |
| October | Excellent | 7.4 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 30°C | 13/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 7.0 h | 6.6 | 8 min | 29°C | 18/30 |
| December | Good | 6.8 h | 6.3 | 8 min | 28°C | 9/30 |
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 Colombier
Remote beach reached by walking or boat. A dry season from December to April and hurricane risk from June to November. Very high prices and small beaches. Winter holidays are the peak.
In Colombier afternoon highs average from 26°C in February to 30°C in September. The wettest month is November (about 18 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is March (4). Midday UV peaks at 9.0 in April, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Colombier
When is the best time to visit Colombier for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Colombier are October, December to July, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Colombier?
Afternoon highs average from 26°C in February to 30°C in September. The wettest month is November, with about 18 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Colombier?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from August to September and in November.