UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Swindon, United Kingdom 
will be up to 4.9, 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: 2025-05-10
With a UV index reaching up to 4.9 in Swindon, 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.
Swindon's UV index is generally low, ranging from 0 to 3 across the year, with higher values in summer months, especially June and July, reaching up to 5 on rare occasions.
The weather in Swindon has mild winters, cool springs, warm summers, and mild autumns. Rainfall is spread throughout the year, with slightly wetter autumns and winters, and drier late spring and early summer months.
Compared to other parts of the UK, Swindon experiences similar mild temperatures but slightly less rainfall than western areas. It is warmer and drier than much of Scotland and northern England but cooler and wetter than southeastern England.
See the UV index hour by hour for Swindon, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.