Store Bay, Trinidad and Tobago: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Beach on Tobago with food stalls and boat trips. Best for: families, budget travellers.
The best months for vitamin D in Store Bay are July, September, December to May, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy in June and in August and from October to November.
Store Bay month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 7.7 h | 7.7 | 7 min | 28°C | 11/30 |
| February | Excellent | 8.2 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 28°C | 2/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.6 h | 9.2 | 6 min | 28°C | 3/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.6 h | 9.2 | 6 min | 29°C | 6/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.7 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 29°C | 4/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 8.4 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 29°C | 19/30 |
| July | Excellent | 8.3 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 29°C | 17/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 8.3 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 29°C | 19/30 |
| September | Excellent | 8.3 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 30°C | 10/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 8.2 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 30°C | 18/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 7.7 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 29°C | 20/30 |
| December | Excellent | 7.5 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 28°C | 13/30 |
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 Store Bay
Beach on Tobago with food stalls and boat trips. 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 Store Bay afternoon highs average from 28°C in February to 30°C in September. The wettest month is November (about 20 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is February (2). Midday UV peaks at 9.2 in March, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Store Bay
When is the best time to visit Store Bay for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Store Bay are July, September, December to May, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Store Bay?
Afternoon highs average from 28°C in February to 30°C in September. The wettest month is November, with about 20 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Store Bay?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy in June and in August and from October to November.