UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Birmingham, United Kingdom 
will be up to 5.1, 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 5.1 in Birmingham, 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.
The UV index in Birmingham is usually low to moderate, ranging from 1 to 5 throughout the year. It peaks in summer months around June and July, reaching moderate levels but rarely becoming very strong.
Birmingham’s weather changes with the seasons: winters are cold and often gray, while summers are mild and sometimes sunny. Rain can happen any time but is more common in autumn and winter, making the city quite cloudy most of the year.
Compared to other parts of the UK, Birmingham is less rainy than the west coast but wetter than southeast England. It is cooler and cloudier than southern England but warmer than Scotland, lying in the middle of the country's typical weather patterns.
See the UV index hour by hour for Birmingham, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.