UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Rolleston, New Zealand 
will be up to 2.1, 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: 2025-05-09
Today, the UV index suggests low sun danger (0-2) in Rolleston, reaching up to 2.1. 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 Rolleston is moderate to high during summer, often reaching levels around 7 to 10, and lower in winter, typically between 2 and 4. Seasonal patterns in Rolleston show warm and sometimes hot summers with occasional rainfall, and cool, wet winters with frosty mornings. Compared to other parts of New Zealand, Rolleston has milder temperatures than coastal areas and less rainfall than the West Coast, but it is wetter and cooler than nearby inland regions in Canterbury.
See the UV index hour by hour for Rolleston, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.