Cabo Polonio, Uruguay: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Off-grid dune village with sea lions. Best for: adventurers, backpackers.
The best months for vitamin D in Cabo Polonio are January to March, November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Too cool from April to October and in December.
Cabo Polonio month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 9.2 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 25°C | 10/30 |
| February | Excellent | 7.9 h | 7.8 | 7 min | 26°C | 9/30 |
| March | Good | 6.3 h | 6.2 | 9 min | 24°C | 12/30 |
| April | Too cold | 3.8 h | 4.1 | 13 min | 21°C | 12/30 |
| May | Too cold | 2.5 h | 3.1 | 17 min | 16°C | 15/30 |
| June | Too cold | 2.0 h | 2.7 | 20 min | 16°C | 10/30 |
| July | Too cold | 3.2 h | 3.2 | 17 min | 13°C | 4/30 |
| August | Too cold | 3.6 h | 3.6 | 15 min | 15°C | 11/30 |
| September | Too cold | 5.1 h | 5.0 | 11 min | 17°C | 11/30 |
| October | Too cold | 7.5 h | 7.0 | 8 min | 20°C | 8/30 |
| November | Excellent | 8.7 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 22°C | 13/30 |
| December | Too cold | 8.8 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 22°C | 10/30 |
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 Cabo Polonio
Off-grid dune village with sea lions. A beach season from December to March, with cool and windy weather in other months. Punta del Este gets very busy in January. Prices are high for South America.
In Cabo Polonio afternoon highs average from 13°C in July to 26°C in February. The wettest month is May (about 15 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is July (4). Midday UV peaks at 8.5 in January, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Cabo Polonio
When is the best time to visit Cabo Polonio for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Cabo Polonio are January to March, November, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Cabo Polonio?
Afternoon highs average from 13°C in July to 26°C in February. The wettest month is May, with about 15 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Cabo Polonio?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from April to October and in December.