UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Ardara, Ireland 
will be up to 5.4, 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: 2025-06-01
With a UV index reaching up to 5.4 in Ardara, 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 Ardara, Ireland, is usually low, often between 1 and 3, because of its northern location and frequent cloud cover. It rarely reaches very high levels.
Ardara experiences mild, wet weather with cool summers and mild winters. Rain is common throughout the year, and the weather tends to be changeable with frequent cloudy and windy days.
Compared to much of Europe, Ardara is cooler and wetter. It is similar to other parts of western Ireland but generally wetter and windier than eastern Ireland and the UK. Neighboring countries like the UK have slightly warmer summers.
See the UV index hour by hour for Ardara, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.