UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Puerto del Carmen, Spain 
will be up to 11.1, 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: 2025-06-22
UV index at 11.1 in Puerto del Carmen 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.
Puerto del Carmen has a moderate UV index, usually ranging from 5 to 9, meaning moderate to high sun exposure, especially in summer months. The UV index is lower in winter, around 2 to 4.
The weather follows a mild, dry climate with warm summers and mild winters. Rain is scarce, mostly appearing in autumn and winter. Summers are long and sunny, while winters stay comfortably warm without harsh cold spells.
Compared to mainland Spain, Puerto del Carmen is warmer in winter and cooler in summer due to Atlantic ocean influences. It is sunnier and drier than many parts of northern Spain. Neighboring Canary Islands share similar mild and dry weather patterns.
See the UV index hour by hour for Puerto del Carmen, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.