UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Reading, United Kingdom 
will be up to 5, indicating a moderate level of sun exposure for the average person. Check our tips for today to make sure you're safe in the sun.
Last checked: 2025-05-09
With a UV index reaching up to 5 in Reading, stay shaded during midday when the sun is strongest; wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, UV-blocking sunglasses; apply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days; and be cautious of heightened UV on bright surfaces.
Reading's UV index is generally low to moderate, ranging from about 1 in winter to around 6 or 7 during the summer months. The highest levels occur in June and July.
Reading experiences mild winters with occasional frost and cool summers that rarely get very hot. Rainfall is spread throughout the year, with slightly wetter autumns and winters, while spring and summer are somewhat drier.
Compared to the rest of the UK, Reading usually has a milder climate with less rain than western parts like Wales or Scotland. It is slightly warmer and sunnier than northern England but cooler and wetter than southern coastal areas of England.
See the UV index hour by hour for Reading, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.