UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Winterton, South Africa 
will be up to 5.4, 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: 2025-05-09
With a UV index reaching up to 5.4 in Winterton, 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.
In Winterton, South Africa, the UV index is generally moderate to high throughout the year, especially during summer months, reaching about 8 to 12, while it lowers to around 3 to 5 in winter. Winterton experiences a mild climate with warm, wet summers and cooler, dry winters. Rain mostly falls from October to March, and temperatures can drop to near freezing in winter nights due to its inland and elevated location. Compared to coastal regions like Durban, Winterton is cooler and less humid, and it has more temperature variation than neighboring countries like Lesotho, which is colder due to higher altitudes.
See the UV index hour by hour for Winterton, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.