Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Tobago's small capital and ferry port. Best for: short stays.
The best months for vitamin D in Scarborough are January to May, September, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from June to August and from October to December.
Scarborough month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 7.7 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 29°C | 16/30 |
| February | Excellent | 8.2 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 29°C | 12/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.5 h | 9.1 | 6 min | 30°C | 14/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.5 h | 9.1 | 6 min | 30°C | 14/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.5 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 31°C | 16/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 8.5 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 30°C | 25/30 |
| July | Bad weather | 8.3 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 30°C | 25/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 8.2 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 30°C | 19/30 |
| September | Excellent | 8.5 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 32°C | 14/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 8.1 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 31°C | 19/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 7.5 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 30°C | 23/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 7.6 h | 7.3 | 7 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.
What to expect in Scarborough
Tobago's small capital and ferry port. 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 Scarborough afternoon highs average from 29°C in January to 32°C in September. The wettest month is June (about 25 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is February (12). Midday UV peaks at 9.1 in March, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Scarborough
When is the best time to visit Scarborough for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Scarborough are January to May, September, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Scarborough?
Afternoon highs average from 29°C in January to 32°C in September. The wettest month is June, with about 25 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Scarborough?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from June to August and from October to December.