Vitamin D in Trinidad and Tobago: Best Months, UV and Travel Guide

The best months for vitamin D in Trinidad and Tobago are January to May, September. In April, a full dose of about 1,000 IU takes around 6 minutes at midday for skin type III at age 30, with 8.5 usable sun hours a day. For a beach stay it is rainy or stormy from June to August and from October to December.

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Trinidad and Tobago month by month

Trinidad and Tobago is rated at its median coastal place, for skin type III at age 30. Click a month for the details.

Month	Rating	Sun window	Peak UV	Full dose, age 30	Full dose, age 65	Afternoon high	Rainy days
January	Excellent	7.6 h	7.5	7 min	13 min	31°C	15/30
February	Excellent	8.2 h	8.6	6 min	12 min	30°C	12/30
March	Excellent	8.6 h	9.1	6 min	11 min	30°C	15/30
April	Excellent	8.5 h	9.1	6 min	11 min	30°C	14/30
May	Excellent	8.7 h	8.8	6 min	11 min	31°C	16/30
June	Bad weather	8.3 h	8.2	7 min	12 min	30°C	25/30
July	Bad weather	8.3 h	8.5	6 min	12 min	30°C	25/30
August	Bad weather	8.3 h	8.6	6 min	12 min	30°C	23/30
September	Excellent	8.3 h	8.6	6 min	12 min	31°C	14/30
October	Bad weather	8.2 h	8.4	6 min	12 min	31°C	21/30
November	Bad weather	7.5 h	7.5	7 min	13 min	30°C	23/30
December	Bad weather	7.6 h	7.3	7 min	14 min	29°C	21/30

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.

Travel guide: why go to Trinidad and Tobago

Why go

Trinidad has a loud carnival culture and good food, while Tobago has gentle beaches, coral reefs and birds.

Best for

Foodies, birders, divers and culture fans.

What to expect

A dry season from January to May and a wet season from June to December, though the islands are below the main hurricane belt. Tobago is the quiet beach island.

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Places in Trinidad and Tobago

Each place has its own climate, so its best months can differ from the country as a whole.

Port of Spain best: Excellent

Trinidad's capital, home of carnival and street food.

Best for culture travellers, foodies

Best months January to May · Avoid rainy or stormy from June to December

Scarborough best: Excellent

Tobago's small capital and ferry port.

Best for short stays

Best months January to May, September · Avoid rainy or stormy from June to August and from October to December

Pigeon Point best: Excellent

Palm-lined beach with a thatched jetty.

Best for families, couples

Best months February to May, September · Avoid rainy or stormy from June to August and from October to January

Buccoo Reef best: Excellent

Shallow coral reef reached by glass-bottom boat.

Best for snorkellers, families

Best months February to May, September · Avoid rainy or stormy from June to August and from October to January

Maracas Bay best: Excellent

Trinidad's best-known beach, famous for shark and bake.

Best for families, locals-style travellers

Best months December to May · Avoid rainy or stormy from June to November

Store Bay best: Excellent

Beach on Tobago with food stalls and boat trips.

Best for families, budget travellers

Best months July, September, December to May · Avoid rainy or stormy in June and in August and from October to November

Questions about vitamin D in Trinidad and Tobago

When is the best time to visit Trinidad and Tobago for vitamin D?

The best months for vitamin D in Trinidad and Tobago are January to May, September. In April, a full dose of about 1,000 IU takes around 6 minutes at midday for skin type III at age 30, with 8.5 usable sun hours a day.

Can you get vitamin D from the sun in Trinidad and Tobago in November?

Yes, but slowly. In November a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday for skin type III at age 30, with 7.5 usable hours a day.

How long do I need in the sun in Trinidad and Tobago?

In April, the best month, about 6 minutes at midday with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III at age 30; about 11 minutes at age 65. Darker skin needs longer and fair skin burns sooner, so keep sessions short. This is an estimate for planning, not medical advice.

Which months should I avoid in Trinidad and Tobago?

For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from June to August and from October to December.

What is the best place in Trinidad and Tobago for vitamin D?

In April the strongest sun of the places we rate is around Store Bay. Each place has its own rating, so open the place list to compare them.

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