UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Kollam, India 
will be up to 11.4, indicating a extreme 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
UV index at 11.4 in Kollam means extreme risk: limit outdoor time especially from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., actively seek shade, wear protective clothing, broad-brimmed hat, apply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, and wear UV-blocking sunglasses. Watch for bright surfaces like water and snow increasing UV exposure.
Kollam's UV index is typically high, often ranging from 7 to 12, meaning strong sun exposure, especially in summer months. It can reach extreme levels during April and May. Kollam experiences a tropical monsoon climate with hot, humid summers from March to May and heavy monsoon rains from June to September. Winters, from December to February, are mild and pleasant. The city receives most rainfall during the southwest monsoon compared to the northeast monsoon. Kollam's weather is warmer and more humid than northern India. It is wetter than many inland areas but comparable to coastal Kerala cities like Thiruvananthapuram. Neighboring Tamil Nadu sees hotter, drier summers with less rainfall.
See the UV index hour by hour for Kollam, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.