Pentecost Island, Vanuatu: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Birthplace of land diving, held in April to June. Best for: culture travellers, adventurers.
The best months for vitamin D in Pentecost Island are May to October, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from November to April.
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Pentecost Island month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Bad weather | 8.3 h | 9.0 | 6 min | 30°C | 28/30 |
| February | Bad weather | 8.4 h | 9.2 | 6 min | 30°C | 26/30 |
| March | Bad weather | 6.4 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 29°C | 28/30 |
| April | Bad weather | 7.8 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 30°C | 26/30 |
| May | Good | 6.4 h | 6.4 | 8 min | 29°C | 17/30 |
| June | Good | 6.3 h | 5.9 | 9 min | 28°C | 15/30 |
| July | Good | 6.4 h | 6.2 | 9 min | 28°C | 17/30 |
| August | Excellent | 7.1 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 28°C | 12/30 |
| September | Excellent | 7.9 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 28°C | 17/30 |
| October | Excellent | 8.2 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 29°C | 16/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 8.7 h | 9.2 | 6 min | 29°C | 24/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 7.5 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 30°C | 27/30 |
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 Pentecost Island
Birthplace of land diving, held in April to June. A dry season from May to October, a hot, wet season from November to April with cyclone risk, and simple facilities outside Port Vila.
In Pentecost Island afternoon highs average from 28°C in September to 30°C in February. The wettest month is January (about 28 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is August (12). Midday UV peaks at 9.2 in February, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Pentecost Island
When is the best time to visit Pentecost Island for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Pentecost Island are May to October, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Pentecost Island?
Afternoon highs average from 28°C in September to 30°C in February. The wettest month is January, with about 28 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Pentecost Island?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from November to April.