UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Portugal, Portugal 
will be up to 7.3, 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: 2025-05-08
With Portugal's UV index reaching 7.3, 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.
Portugal's UV index is generally moderate to high, especially in summer months when it can reach very high levels due to strong sunlight and clear skies. Coastal areas often see slightly lower UV levels than inland regions.
Portugal experiences mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers. The north tends to be cooler and wetter, while the south is warmer and drier. Spring and autumn have moderate temperatures and variable rainfall, marking transitional seasons.
Compared to nearby Spain, Portugal has milder temperatures along its coast and more rain in the northwest. Portugal is sunnier than many parts of Western Europe but less dry than Mediterranean countries like Italy or Greece.
See the UV index hour by hour for Portugal, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.