Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
St. John's small ferry town and gateway to the national park. Best for: couples, hikers.
The best months for vitamin D in Cruz Bay are January to March, July, October, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from April to June and from August to September and from November to December.
Cruz Bay 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 | 27°C | 8/30 |
| February | Excellent | 7.0 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 26°C | 13/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.4 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 27°C | 6/30 |
| April | Bad weather | 8.8 h | 9.1 | 6 min | 27°C | 22/30 |
| May | Bad weather | 8.9 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 29°C | 20/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 8.9 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 29°C | 18/30 |
| July | Excellent | 8.9 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 29°C | 16/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 8.8 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 29°C | 14/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 8.5 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 30°C | 19/30 |
| October | Excellent | 7.6 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 30°C | 14/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 6.1 h | 6.0 | 9 min | 28°C | 21/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 6.7 h | 6.2 | 9 min | 28°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 Cruz Bay
St. John's small ferry town and gateway to the national park. 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 Cruz Bay afternoon highs average from 26°C in February to 30°C in October. The wettest month is April (about 22 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is March (6). Midday UV peaks at 9.1 in April, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Cruz Bay
When is the best time to visit Cruz Bay for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Cruz Bay are January to March, July, October, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Cruz Bay?
Afternoon highs average from 26°C in February to 30°C in October. The wettest month is April, with about 22 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Cruz Bay?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from April to June and from August to September and from November to December.