UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Gatineau, Canada 
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: 2025-06-01
With Gatineau'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.
Gatineau's UV index varies seasonally, peaking in summer months around 7 to 8, which is considered high, and dropping to low levels near 0 during winter. Spring and fall show moderate UV levels around 3 to 5.
Gatineau experiences cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. Snow usually falls from December to March, while summer temperatures range from 20°C to 30°C. Spring and autumn are short and can be cool and rainy.
Compared to other parts of Canada, Gatineau has more humid summers and colder winters than coastal cities. It is generally cooler and snowier than nearby Ottawa but warmer and less snowy than northern Canadian regions.
See the UV index hour by hour for Gatineau, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.