UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Bengaluru, India 
will be up to 12.7, 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: 2025-05-20
UV index at 12.7 in Bengaluru 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.
Bengaluru's UV index ranges from moderate to high throughout the year, peaking during summer months around March to May. UV levels drop during the monsoon and winter seasons.
The city experiences a mild climate with hot summers, rainy monsoons from June to September, and cool winters from December to February. Temperatures rarely soar extremely high or fall very low.
Compared to northern India, Bengaluru is cooler and less humid, thanks to its elevation. It is warmer and wetter than neighboring arid regions in Karnataka but less rainy than coastal states like Kerala or Tamil Nadu.
See the UV index hour by hour for Bengaluru, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.