Morrocoy National Park, Venezuela: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Mangrove coast with calm cays. Best for: families, weekenders.
The best months for vitamin D in Morrocoy National Park are January to April, September, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from May to August and from October to December.
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Morrocoy National Park month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 7.7 h | 7.6 | 7 min | 29°C | 17/30 |
| February | Excellent | 7.8 h | 8.2 | 7 min | 29°C | 16/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.2 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 30°C | 7/30 |
| April | Excellent | 8.6 h | 8.7 | 6 min | 30°C | 12/30 |
| May | Bad weather | 7.9 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 31°C | 22/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 8.6 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 31°C | 24/30 |
| July | Bad weather | 8.7 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 31°C | 20/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 8.5 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 33°C | 18/30 |
| September | Excellent | 8.4 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 33°C | 17/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 7.9 h | 8.1 | 7 min | 32°C | 18/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 7.4 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 30°C | 23/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 7.4 h | 7.0 | 8 min | 29°C | 18/30 |
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 Morrocoy National Park
Mangrove coast with calm cays. 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.
In Morrocoy National Park afternoon highs average from 29°C in January to 33°C in September. The wettest month is June (about 24 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is March (7). Midday UV peaks at 8.8 in September, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Morrocoy National Park
When is the best time to visit Morrocoy National Park for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Morrocoy National Park are January to April, September, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Morrocoy National Park?
Afternoon highs average from 29°C in January to 33°C in September. The wettest month is June, with about 24 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Morrocoy National Park?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from May to August and from October to December.