UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Valencia, Spain 
will be up to 7.5, 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: 2025-05-09
With Valencia's UV index reaching 7.5, 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.
Valencia has a UV index that is generally moderate to high, especially in summer months, often reaching levels of 7 to 9, making sun exposure strong during midday. This means the sun can be quite intense, particularly between late spring and early autumn.
The city experiences mild winters and hot summers. Spring and autumn are warm and pleasant with less rainfall. Summer is dry and sunny, while winter can be cooler but rarely very cold, with temperatures usually staying above freezing.
Compared to other parts of Spain, Valencia has a milder winter than northern regions like Madrid or Barcelona. It is warmer and sunnier than inland areas but slightly cooler and less dry than southern coastal cities like Alicante or Malaga. Neighboring countries like France or Portugal generally have cooler winters and less intense sun than Valencia.
See the UV index hour by hour for Valencia, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.