UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Taipei, Taiwan 
will be up to 11.3, 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: 2025-06-01
UV index at 11.3 in Taipei 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.
Taipei's UV index is usually moderate to high, especially from late spring to early autumn. It peaks around noon during summer months, often reaching levels that can cause sunburn quickly.
Taipei has hot, humid summers with frequent rain and typhoons from June to September. Winters are mild and cooler but rarely very cold. Spring and autumn are short and pleasant with less rain.
Compared to nearby cities like Tokyo or Seoul, Taipei is warmer in winter and much more humid year-round. It gets more rain than places in northern Taiwan and more typhoons than many parts of East Asia.
See the UV index hour by hour for Taipei, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.