UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Berlin, Germany 
will be up to 5.3, 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: 2025-05-10
With a UV index reaching up to 5.3 in Berlin, 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.
Berlin's UV index varies throughout the year, typically ranging from low in winter to moderate or high in summer months, reaching around 7 to 8 in peak summer during clear, sunny days. Seasonal patterns in Berlin include cold winters with temperatures often near freezing and snow, mild springs with increasing warmth, warm summers with occasional heatwaves, and cool, wet autumns with falling leaves and rain. Compared to other parts of Germany, Berlin is slightly drier and sunnier than the western regions and experiences less oceanic influence than coastal countries like the Netherlands, while being colder than southern neighbors such as Austria.
See the UV index hour by hour for Berlin, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.