Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Trinidad's capital, home of carnival and street food. Best for: culture travellers, foodies.
The best months for vitamin D in Port of Spain are January to May, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from June to December.
Port of Spain month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 7.6 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 31°C | 15/30 |
| February | Excellent | 7.8 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 32°C | 12/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.4 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 32°C | 11/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.3 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 33°C | 13/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.5 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 34°C | 12/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 8.1 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 31°C | 23/30 |
| July | Bad weather | 8.4 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 31°C | 23/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 8.1 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 31°C | 25/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 8.1 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 32°C | 26/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 8.0 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 32°C | 25/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 7.7 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 31°C | 26/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 7.5 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 30°C | 18/30 |
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 Port of Spain
Trinidad's capital, home of carnival and street food. 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 Port of Spain afternoon highs average from 30°C in December to 34°C in May. The wettest month is September (about 26 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is March (11). Midday UV peaks at 8.8 in March, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Port of Spain
When is the best time to visit Port of Spain for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Port of Spain are January to May, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Port of Spain?
Afternoon highs average from 30°C in December to 34°C in May. The wettest month is September, with about 26 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Port of Spain?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from June to December.