UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Barcelona, Spain 
will be up to 7.2, indicating a high level of sun exposure for the average person. Check our tips for today to make sure you're safe in the sun.
Last checked: 2025-05-07
With Barcelona's UV index reaching 7.2, protect your skin from harm by staying in shade, wearing protective clothing, and applying SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV rays are strongest.
Barcelona's UV index varies with the seasons, reaching high levels in summer, often between 8 and 11, and lower in winter, around 2 to 4. Spring and autumn see moderate UV levels, generally 4 to 7. The UV index peaks around midday and is strongest from May to August.
Seasonally, Barcelona has mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. Spring and autumn are transitional with pleasant temperatures and occasional rain. Summer temperatures often reach the high 20s to low 30s Celsius, while winter temperatures usually stay between 8 and 15 degrees Celsius.
Compared to other parts of Spain and neighboring countries like France, Barcelona has a Mediterranean climate with milder winters and less extreme heat in summer than inland Spain. It is sunnier and warmer than northern Europe but cooler and less rainy than some coastal areas like the southern coast of Spain.
See the UV index hour by hour for Barcelona, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.