Salt Cay, Turks and Caicos Islands: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Tiny sleepy island with whale watching in winter. Best for: nature lovers, quiet stays.
The best months for vitamin D in Salt Cay are January to July, November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from August to October and in December.
Salt Cay 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 | 26°C | 7/30 |
| February | Excellent | 7.4 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 25°C | 8/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.1 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 26°C | 5/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.6 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 26°C | 8/30 |
| May | Excellent | 8.5 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 27°C | 15/30 |
| June | Excellent | 8.6 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 29°C | 14/30 |
| July | Excellent | 9.0 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 29°C | 15/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 8.7 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 29°C | 17/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 8.4 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 30°C | 12/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 7.4 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 30°C | 18/30 |
| November | Good | 6.2 h | 5.9 | 9 min | 28°C | 17/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 6.1 h | 5.4 | 10 min | 27°C | 19/30 |
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 Salt Cay
Tiny sleepy island with whale watching in winter. 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 Salt Cay afternoon highs average from 25°C in February to 30°C in September. The wettest month is December (about 19 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is March (5). Midday UV peaks at 8.8 in April, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Salt Cay
When is the best time to visit Salt Cay for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Salt Cay are January to July, November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Salt Cay?
Afternoon highs average from 25°C in February to 30°C in September. The wettest month is December, with about 19 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Salt Cay?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from August to October and in December.