Maho Beach, Sint Maarten: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Beach where jets land just above your head. Best for: plane spotters, thrill seekers.
The best months for vitamin D in Maho Beach are October, December to June, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from July to September and in November.
Maho Beach 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 | 27°C | 11/30 |
| February | Excellent | 7.3 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 26°C | 10/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.4 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 27°C | 7/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.8 h | 9.1 | 6 min | 27°C | 14/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.9 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 28°C | 12/30 |
| June | Excellent | 8.7 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 29°C | 14/30 |
| July | Bad weather | 8.9 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 29°C | 18/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 8.7 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 29°C | 20/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 8.4 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 30°C | 18/30 |
| October | Excellent | 7.7 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 30°C | 9/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 6.3 h | 6.2 | 9 min | 29°C | 23/30 |
| December | Good | 6.8 h | 6.2 | 9 min | 28°C | 14/30 |
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 Maho Beach
Beach where jets land just above your head. A dry season from December to April and hurricane risk from June to November. Most visitors arrive by plane or cruise ship. Cruise days are crowded.
In Maho Beach afternoon highs average from 26°C in February to 30°C in October. The wettest month is November (about 23 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is March (7). Midday UV peaks at 9.1 in April, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Maho Beach
When is the best time to visit Maho Beach for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Maho Beach are October, December to June, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Maho Beach?
Afternoon highs average from 26°C in February to 30°C in October. The wettest month is November, with about 23 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Maho Beach?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from July to September and in November.