Vitamin D in Venezuela: Best Months, UV and Travel Guide

The best months for vitamin D in Venezuela are August to October, December to June. In March, a full dose of about 1,000 IU takes around 6 minutes at midday for skin type III at age 30, with 8.5 usable sun hours a day. For a beach stay it is rainy or stormy in July and in November.

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Venezuela month by month

Venezuela is rated at its median coastal place, for skin type III at age 30. Click a month for the details.

Month	Rating	Sun window	Peak UV	Full dose, age 30	Full dose, age 65	Afternoon high	Rainy days
January	Excellent	7.7 h	7.6	7 min	13 min	28°C	13/30
February	Excellent	8.2 h	8.4	6 min	12 min	29°C	8/30
March	Excellent	8.5 h	9.0	6 min	11 min	27°C	0/30
April	Excellent	8.6 h	9.2	6 min	11 min	30°C	9/30
May	Excellent	8.6 h	8.7	6 min	11 min	30°C	7/30
June	Excellent	8.7 h	8.5	6 min	12 min	30°C	15/30
July	Bad weather	8.6 h	8.6	6 min	12 min	30°C	20/30
August	Excellent	8.4 h	8.8	6 min	11 min	30°C	12/30
September	Excellent	8.3 h	8.7	6 min	11 min	31°C	13/30
October	Excellent	8.1 h	8.2	7 min	12 min	31°C	13/30
November	Bad weather	7.5 h	7.4	7 min	14 min	30°C	18/30
December	Excellent	7.3 h	6.9	8 min	14 min	29°C	15/30

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.

Travel guide: why go to Venezuela

Why go

Venezuela has Caribbean cays, Angel Falls and dramatic table mountains, but it is a complicated destination.

Best for

Experienced, adventurous travellers.

What to expect

Warm all year, with the rainy season from May to November. Check government travel advice before planning, as safety and services can be difficult. Bring cash in US dollars.

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Places in Venezuela

Each place has its own climate, so its best months can differ from the country as a whole.

Isla Margarita best: Excellent

Caribbean island with beaches and duty-free shopping.

Best for families, budget travellers

Best months August to October, December to June · Avoid rainy or stormy in July and in November

Los Roques Archipelago best: Excellent

Remote national park of coral cays and flats fishing.

Best for divers, anglers, couples

Best months January to December

Mérida best: Excellent (inland)

Andean town with the world's highest cable car.

Best for hikers, adventurers

Best months January, July to September · Avoid rainy or stormy from February to June and from October to December

A charming university town in the Andes mountains, popular for outdoor activities.

Morrocoy National Park best: Excellent

Mangrove coast with calm cays.

Best for families, weekenders

Best months January to April, September · Avoid rainy or stormy from May to August and from October to December

Canaima National Park best: Excellent (inland)

Gateway to Angel Falls, the world's highest waterfall.

Best for adventurers, photographers

Best months January to April, November · Avoid rainy or stormy from May to October and in December

Some short descriptions come from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Questions about vitamin D in Venezuela

When is the best time to visit Venezuela for vitamin D?

The best months for vitamin D in Venezuela are August to October, December to June. In March, a full dose of about 1,000 IU takes around 6 minutes at midday for skin type III at age 30, with 8.5 usable sun hours a day.

Can you get vitamin D from the sun in Venezuela in December?

Yes, but slowly. In December a full dose takes about 8 minutes at midday for skin type III at age 30, with 7.3 usable hours a day.

How long do I need in the sun in Venezuela?

In March, the best month, about 6 minutes at midday with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III at age 30; about 11 minutes at age 65. Darker skin needs longer and fair skin burns sooner, so keep sessions short. This is an estimate for planning, not medical advice.

Which months should I avoid in Venezuela?

For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy in July and in November.

What is the best place in Venezuela for vitamin D?

In March the strongest sun of the places we rate is around Isla Margarita. Each place has its own rating, so open the place list to compare them.

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