UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Gdansk, Poland 
will be up to 4.7, 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 4.7 in Gdansk, 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 Gdansk is usually low to moderate, ranging from about 1 in winter to 6 or 7 in summer. It rarely reaches extreme levels compared to sunnier places.
Gdansk experiences four distinct seasons. Winters are cold, often below freezing, with snow. Spring is cool and gradually warms. Summers are mild to warm, sometimes reaching mid-20s Celsius. Autumn cools down with more rain.
Compared to the rest of Poland, Gdansk is cooler and windier because it's near the Baltic Sea. Its climate is milder than southern Poland's. Neighboring countries like Germany and Lithuania have similar weather, but inland areas are less influenced by the sea.
See the UV index hour by hour for Gdansk, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.