UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Beijing, China 
will be up to 5.6, 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 5.6 in Beijing, 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.
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.