UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Lausanne, Switzerland 
will be up to 6.6, 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: 2025-05-21
With Lausanne's UV index reaching 6.6, 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.
The UV index in Lausanne varies from low in winter (around 0-1) to moderate or high in summer (up to 7 or 8), with the strongest UV rays typically in June and July.
Lausanne experiences four distinct seasons: cold, snowy winters; mild, blossoming springs; warm, sunny summers; and cool, colorful autumns. Rainfall is spread throughout the year, with spring and summer having more frequent showers.
Compared to the rest of Switzerland, Lausanne is milder and wetter due to its location near Lake Geneva. It is generally warmer and wetter than northern neighbors like France but cooler and less rainy than southern areas such as Italy.
See the UV index hour by hour for Lausanne, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.