UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Beijing, China 
will be up to 6.4, 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: 2025-05-11
With Beijing's UV index reaching 6.4, 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.
Beijing's UV index varies throughout the year, usually moderate in spring and autumn, higher in summer, and lower in winter. It can reach intense levels on sunny summer days. The UV index peaks around noon.
Beijing has four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and humid with temperatures often above 30°C. Winters are cold and dry, sometimes below freezing. Spring and autumn bring milder weather with some dust storms in spring.
Compared to southern China, Beijing is drier and has bigger temperature swings between seasons. It’s colder in winter than places like Shanghai. Neighboring Mongolia is even colder, while regions to the south are warmer and wetter year-round.
See the UV index hour by hour for Beijing, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.