UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Utrecht, Netherlands 
will be up to 6.7, 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: 2025-06-21
With Utrecht's UV index reaching 6.7, 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.
Utrecht's UV index is generally low to moderate, ranging from about 1 in winter to 6 or 7 in summer. The highest UV levels occur in late spring and early summer.
Utrecht has a temperate maritime climate with mild summers and cool winters. Rainfall happens year-round, and the weather is often cloudy or drizzly, with occasional sunny days mostly in summer.
Compared to nearby countries like Germany and Belgium, Utrecht's weather is similar, with slightly milder winters than Germany and similar rainfall to Belgium. The region experiences less extreme temperatures than southern European countries.
See the UV index hour by hour for Utrecht, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.