UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Bracknell, United Kingdom 
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: 2025-05-09
With a UV index reaching up to 5.3 in Bracknell, 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.
Bracknell's UV index generally stays low to moderate, ranging from 0 in winter to about 5 or 6 in summer, reflecting typical UK levels. It rarely reaches very high values.
The town experiences four distinct seasons: cool, damp winters with occasional frost, milder, wetter springs, warm summers with moderate rainfall, and crisp autumns that gradually get colder and wetter.
Compared to southern England, Bracknell is slightly cooler and wetter than London. Its rainfall is similar to nearby towns but less than in western parts of the UK or Scotland, where it is hillier and wetter overall.
See the UV index hour by hour for Bracknell, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.