To Sua Ocean Trench, Samoa: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Giant swimming hole you reach by ladder. Best for: swimmers, photographers.
To Sua Ocean Trench gives little vitamin D from the sun in any month for skin type III at age 30. Rainy or stormy all year.
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To Sua Ocean Trench month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Bad weather | 8.6 h | 9.2 | 6 min | 30°C | 27/30 |
| February | Bad weather | 7.0 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 30°C | 29/30 |
| March | Bad weather | 8.5 h | 9.3 | 6 min | 30°C | 27/30 |
| April | Bad weather | 7.8 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 29°C | 28/30 |
| May | Bad weather | 6.9 h | 6.7 | 8 min | 29°C | 26/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 6.3 h | 6.1 | 9 min | 28°C | 26/30 |
| July | Bad weather | 6.0 h | 6.1 | 9 min | 27°C | 19/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 6.7 h | 6.7 | 8 min | 27°C | 26/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 7.9 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 28°C | 29/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 7.8 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 28°C | 29/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 8.3 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 27°C | 27/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 8.5 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 28°C | 28/30 |
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 To Sua Ocean Trench
Giant swimming hole you reach by ladder. A dry season from May to October, and a rainier, hotter season from November to April. Sundays are quiet and respected, and dress is modest in villages.
In To Sua Ocean Trench afternoon highs average from 27°C in August to 30°C in March. The wettest month is February (about 29 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is July (19). Midday UV peaks at 9.3 in March, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Questions about To Sua Ocean Trench
When is the best time to visit To Sua Ocean Trench for vitamin D?
To Sua Ocean Trench gives little vitamin D from the sun in any month for skin type III at age 30.
What is the weather like in To Sua Ocean Trench?
Afternoon highs average from 27°C in August to 30°C in March. The wettest month is February, with about 29 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in To Sua Ocean Trench?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy all year.