UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Adelaide, Australia 
will be up to 3.7, indicating a moderate level of sun exposure for the average person. Check our tips for today to make sure you're safe in the sun.
Last checked: 2025-05-09
With a UV index reaching up to 3.7 in Adelaide, stay shaded during midday when the sun is strongest; wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, UV-blocking sunglasses; apply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days; and be cautious of heightened UV on bright surfaces.
Adelaide's UV index is generally high, often reaching very high to extreme levels during summer months, typically between 8 and 12, especially from November to February. It decreases in winter to moderate levels around 3 to 5.
Adelaide has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Summer days can be very warm, often above 30°C, while winter days are cooler, usually around 15°C. Rain mainly falls between May and August during the cooler season.
Compared to other parts of South Australia, Adelaide is warmer and drier than coastal areas like Kangaroo Island. It is sunnier and less humid than cities further east like Melbourne, but has less rainfall than Sydney or Brisbane.
See the UV index hour by hour for Adelaide, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.