Buccoo Reef, Trinidad and Tobago: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Shallow coral reef reached by glass-bottom boat. Best for: snorkellers, families.
The best months for vitamin D in Buccoo Reef are February to May, September, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from June to August and from October to January.
Buccoo Reef month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Bad weather | 7.7 h | 7.7 | 7 min | 29°C | 18/30 |
| February | Excellent | 8.2 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 30°C | 12/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.6 h | 9.2 | 6 min | 30°C | 15/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.6 h | 9.2 | 6 min | 31°C | 12/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.7 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 31°C | 16/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 8.4 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 30°C | 25/30 |
| July | Bad weather | 8.3 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 30°C | 23/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 8.3 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 30°C | 23/30 |
| September | Excellent | 8.3 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 31°C | 14/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 8.2 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 31°C | 21/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 7.7 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 30°C | 23/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 7.5 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 29°C | 22/30 |
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 Buccoo Reef
Shallow coral reef reached by glass-bottom boat. 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.
In Buccoo Reef afternoon highs average from 29°C in December to 31°C in May. The wettest month is June (about 25 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is April (12). Midday UV peaks at 9.2 in March, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Buccoo Reef
When is the best time to visit Buccoo Reef for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Buccoo Reef are February to May, September, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Buccoo Reef?
Afternoon highs average from 29°C in December to 31°C in May. The wettest month is June, with about 25 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Buccoo Reef?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from June to August and from October to January.