UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Gävle, Sweden 
will be up to 3.8, 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 3.8 in Gävle, 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 Gävle is generally low throughout the year, rarely exceeding moderate levels during summer months due to its northern location. Winter months see very low UV exposure, often near zero.
Gävle experiences cold winters with snow from November to March and mild summers from June to August. Spring and autumn are short and cool, with temperatures rising slowly after winter and falling quickly before winter arrives.
Compared to southern Sweden, Gävle is colder in winter and has shorter summers. Its UV levels are lower than cities further south like Stockholm, but similar to other parts of central and northern Sweden and neighboring Norway and Finland.
See the UV index hour by hour for Gävle, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.