UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Lower Hutt, New Zealand 
will be up to 2.5, indicating a low 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
Today, the UV index suggests low sun danger (0-2) in Lower Hutt, reaching up to 2.5. Remember sunglasses and SPF 30+ sunscreen on sunny days, and be cautious around reflective surfaces like sand, water, and snow for increased UV exposure.
The UV index in Lower Hutt typically ranges from low to moderate during winter and reaches high to very high levels in summer, especially between November and February, reflecting strong sun exposure in those months. Lower Hutt experiences mild winters with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing, and warm summers with temperatures often reaching the low to mid-20s Celsius. Rainfall is fairly evenly spread throughout the year, with slightly drier conditions in summer and wetter months in winter and spring. Compared to other parts of New Zealand, Lower Hutt has a temperate climate, generally warmer and less rainy than the west coast but cooler and wetter than northern regions. It also experiences less extreme weather than some neighboring areas like Wellington, which is windier due to its coastal position.
See the UV index hour by hour for Lower Hutt, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.