UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Ayacucho, Peru 
will be up to 11.5, indicating a extreme level of sun exposure for the average person. Check our tips for today to make sure you're safe in the sun.
Last checked: 2025-05-08
UV index at 11.5 in Ayacucho means extreme risk: limit outdoor time especially from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., actively seek shade, wear protective clothing, broad-brimmed hat, apply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, and wear UV-blocking sunglasses. Watch for bright surfaces like water and snow increasing UV exposure.
Ayacucho, Peru typically has a UV index ranging from moderate to high, especially during the dry season from May to September. The UV index can reach levels around 7 to 10 during sunny days.
Ayacucho experiences a dry season from May to September with little rain and cooler temperatures. The wet season runs from October to April, bringing warmer weather and most of the yearly rainfall.
Compared to other parts of Peru, Ayacucho is cooler than the Amazon basin but warmer than the high Andes. Neighboring regions share similar dry and wet seasons, but coastal areas have milder temperatures and less rainfall.
See the UV index hour by hour for Ayacucho, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.