UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Waterford, Ireland 
will be up to 5.6, 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: 2025-05-21
With a UV index reaching up to 5.6 in Waterford, 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.
The UV index in Waterford, Ireland, is generally low, often ranging from 0 to 3 throughout the year, with the highest values in late spring and early summer. The sun can feel weaker compared to sunnier locations.
Waterford experiences mild, wet winters and cool, damp summers. Rainfall is spread evenly across the year, with frequent cloudy days. Temperatures rarely get very hot or very cold, making the climate quite moderate.
Compared to other places in Ireland, Waterford is slightly warmer and sunnier, especially than western coastal areas. It has less rainfall than many parts of western Ireland but is wetter and cooler than neighboring countries like the UK or France.
See the UV index hour by hour for Waterford, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.