UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Broome, Australia 
will be up to 7.2, indicating a high level of sun exposure for the average person. Check our tips for today to make sure you're safe in the sun.
Last checked: 2025-07-19
With Broome's UV index reaching 7.2, protect your skin from harm by staying in shade, wearing protective clothing, and applying SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV rays are strongest.
The UV index in Broome is very high, often reaching extreme levels above 11 during the dry season months from May to October, making sun exposure risky without protection.
Broome has a tropical climate with a hot, wet season from November to April, bringing heavy rains and high humidity. The dry season from May to October features warm, sunny days and cooler nights with little rain.
Compared to other parts of Australia, Broome is much hotter and wetter in the summer than southern cities like Sydney or Melbourne. Its climate is similar to nearby northern regions and northern parts of Western Australia but drier than tropical countries to the north.
See the UV index hour by hour for Broome, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.