UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Halifax, Canada 
will be up to 7.6, 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: 2025-05-10
With Halifax's UV index reaching 7.6, 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.
Halifax's UV index is moderate in spring and fall, higher in summer, and low in winter. It usually ranges from 1 to 7, peaking in June and July. Seasonal patterns in Halifax show cold, snowy winters and mild, humid summers. Spring and fall are short with variable weather and moderate rainfall. Winters often bring snowstorms, while summers are warm but not too hot. Compared to other Canadian cities, Halifax has milder winters than inland areas like Montreal but cooler summers than southern Ontario. Its coastal location means more humidity and wind than places further inland or west.
See the UV index hour by hour for Halifax, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.