Orient Bay, Saint Martin: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Lively beach with watersports and a nudist section. Best for: groups, couples.
The best months for vitamin D in Orient Bay are October to July, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from August to September.
Orient Bay month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 7.1 h | 6.7 | 8 min | 26°C | 14/30 |
| February | Excellent | 7.5 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 26°C | 12/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.4 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 26°C | 4/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.8 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 27°C | 16/30 |
| May | Excellent | 9.0 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 28°C | 13/30 |
| June | Excellent | 8.9 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 29°C | 13/30 |
| July | Excellent | 8.9 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 29°C | 15/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 8.7 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 29°C | 17/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 8.4 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 30°C | 16/30 |
| October | Excellent | 7.4 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 29°C | 14/30 |
| November | Good | 6.8 h | 6.4 | 8 min | 28°C | 17/30 |
| December | Good | 6.8 h | 6.2 | 9 min | 27°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 Orient Bay
Lively beach with watersports and a nudist section. A dry season from December to April and hurricane risk from June to November. Euros are used on the French side. The island is easily explored by rental car.
In Orient Bay afternoon highs average from 26°C in February to 30°C in September. The wettest month is August (about 17 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is March (4). Midday UV peaks at 8.8 in April, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Orient Bay
When is the best time to visit Orient Bay for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Orient Bay are October to July, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Orient Bay?
Afternoon highs average from 26°C in February to 30°C in September. The wettest month is August, with about 17 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Orient Bay?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from August to September.