UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Chișinău, Moldova 
will be up to 6.1, 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: 2025-05-09
With Chișinău's UV index reaching 6.1, 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.
Chișinău has a UV index that varies throughout the year, reaching higher levels around 7 to 9 during the summer months, especially in June and July, and dropping to low levels around 1 to 2 during winter. The city experiences four distinct seasons: cold winters often with temperatures below freezing and some snow, warm springs with blooming flowers, hot summers with temperatures frequently above 25°C (77°F), and mild to cool autumns with falling leaves. Compared to the wider region, Chișinău has a typical Eastern European climate, similar to neighboring Romania and Ukraine, but it is generally warmer in summer and colder in winter than coastal areas along the Black Sea.
See the UV index hour by hour for Chișinău, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.