UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Rome, Italy 
will be up to 7.9, 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: 2025-06-22
With Rome's UV index reaching 7.9, 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.
Rome's UV index is generally high, especially during summer months, often reaching levels above 8, indicating strong ultraviolet radiation. Winter months have a lower UV index, usually between 2 and 4.
Rome experiences hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Summers are sunny and warm from June to August, while winters from December to February are cooler and rainier. Spring and autumn have moderate temperatures and occasional showers.
Compared to northern Italy, Rome has milder winters and hotter summers due to its central location and Mediterranean climate. It is warmer and sunnier than northern European countries like France and Germany but slightly cooler than southern Italy and the coastal areas of Spain.
See the UV index hour by hour for Rome, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.