Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Danish-era town on St. Croix with a boardwalk and forts. Best for: history fans, couples.
The best months for vitamin D in Christiansted are June, October, December to March, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from April to May and from July to September and in November.
Christiansted month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 7.1 h | 6.8 | 8 min | 29°C | 10/30 |
| February | Excellent | 7.3 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 28°C | 11/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.4 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 29°C | 15/30 |
| April | Bad weather | 8.8 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 29°C | 20/30 |
| May | Bad weather | 8.9 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 30°C | 19/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.0 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 31°C | 16/30 |
| July | Bad weather | 8.8 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 31°C | 18/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 8.7 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 30°C | 23/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 8.3 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 31°C | 21/30 |
| October | Excellent | 7.6 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 31°C | 12/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 6.6 h | 6.1 | 9 min | 29°C | 22/30 |
| December | Good | 6.8 h | 6.3 | 8 min | 29°C | 16/30 |
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 Christiansted
Danish-era town on St. Croix with a boardwalk and forts. A dry, pleasant season from December to April, and hurricane risk from June to November. US citizens need no passport, and driving is on the left.
In Christiansted afternoon highs average from 28°C in February to 31°C in October. The wettest month is August (about 23 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is January (10). Midday UV peaks at 9.0 in April, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Christiansted
When is the best time to visit Christiansted for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Christiansted are June, October, December to March, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Christiansted?
Afternoon highs average from 28°C in February to 31°C in October. The wettest month is August, with about 23 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Christiansted?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from April to May and from July to September and in November.