UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Antwerpen, Belgium 
will be up to 5.3, 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 5.3 in Antwerpen, 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.
The UV index in Antwerpen is usually low to moderate, ranging from 1 in winter to about 6 or 7 in summer. It rarely reaches very high levels compared to sunnier places.
Antwerpen has mild, rainy winters and cool summers. Spring and autumn are often cloudy and wet. Rain can happen any month, but autumn typically sees the most. Snow is rare and short-lived.
Compared to the wider region, Antwerpen is cooler and wetter than southern France but similar to nearby Dutch cities. It has milder winters and less sun than Germany’s interior but more rain than most of the UK.
See the UV index hour by hour for Antwerpen, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.