Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Main island and gateway, with the best restaurants and resorts. Best for: couples, families.
The best months for vitamin D in Providenciales are October to July, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from August to September.
Providenciales month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 6.7 h | 6.1 | 9 min | 28°C | 0/30 |
| February | Excellent | 7.4 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 28°C | 1/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.1 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 28°C | 0/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.7 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 29°C | 0/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.8 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 31°C | 0/30 |
| June | Excellent | 8.5 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 32°C | 2/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.1 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 32°C | 0/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 8.8 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 32°C | 0/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 8.3 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 33°C | 0/30 |
| October | Excellent | 7.6 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 32°C | 0/30 |
| November | Good | 6.1 h | 5.8 | 9 min | 30°C | 1/30 |
| December | Good | 5.9 h | 5.4 | 10 min | 28°C | 1/30 |
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 Providenciales
Main island and gateway, with the best restaurants and resorts. A dry, warm season from December to April, a hot, humid season with hurricane risk from June to November, and high prices. Waters are shallow and calm.
In Providenciales afternoon highs average from 28°C in February to 33°C in September. The wettest month is June (about 2 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is October (0). Midday UV peaks at 8.8 in April, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Providenciales
When is the best time to visit Providenciales for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Providenciales are October to July, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Providenciales?
Afternoon highs average from 28°C in February to 33°C in September. The wettest month is June, with about 2 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Providenciales?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from August to September.