UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Kenia, DR Congo 
will be up to 7.5, 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: 2025-06-30
With Kenia's UV index reaching 7.5, 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.
The UV index in Kenya is generally high, often ranging from 8 to 11, especially near the equator. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the UV index is also high, frequently between 7 and 10 due to its equatorial location.
Kenya has two rainy seasons: the long rains from March to May and the short rains in October and November. DR Congo experiences a wet climate year-round, with heavier rains from March to May and September to November, and a drier season from June to August.
Compared to neighboring countries, Kenya tends to have more distinct wet and dry seasons, while DR Congo has a more consistently humid and rainy climate. Both countries have higher humidity and rainfall than arid regions to the north, like Ethiopia and Sudan.
See the UV index hour by hour for Kenia, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.