Marigot Bay, Saint Lucia: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Deep, sheltered cove loved by sailors. Best for: couples, sailors.
The best months for vitamin D in Marigot Bay are February to May, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from June to January.
Marigot Bay month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Bad weather | 7.5 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 28°C | 19/30 |
| February | Excellent | 7.9 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 30°C | 13/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.4 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 30°C | 13/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.7 h | 9.1 | 6 min | 31°C | 10/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.9 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 32°C | 13/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 8.9 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 31°C | 19/30 |
| July | Bad weather | 8.6 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 30°C | 24/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 8.5 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 31°C | 25/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 8.4 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 31°C | 25/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 8.0 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 31°C | 19/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 7.5 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 30°C | 24/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 7.3 h | 6.7 | 8 min | 29°C | 18/30 |
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 Marigot Bay
Deep, sheltered cove loved by sailors. A dry season from December to April and a wetter season from June to November. Hills are steep and roads winding. Beaches range from calm west coast to windy east coast.
In Marigot Bay afternoon highs average from 28°C in January to 32°C in May. The wettest month is August (about 25 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is April (10). Midday UV peaks at 9.1 in April, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Marigot Bay
When is the best time to visit Marigot Bay for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Marigot Bay are February to May, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Marigot Bay?
Afternoon highs average from 28°C in January to 32°C in May. The wettest month is August, with about 25 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Marigot Bay?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from June to January.