SunticUV index in Antalya today
Antalya is Turkey's Mediterranean beach capital, with long, hot summers and high midday UV across its turquoise coast. The only accurate figure is a live one for your exact spot: Suntic shows Antalya's real-time UV index and a 10-day forecast.
Sun and UV in Antalya
Set on the Turkish Riviera, Antalya has a classic Mediterranean climate: hot, dry, sunny summers and mild winters. Midday UV climbs to very high levels from June through September, and spring and autumn still bring moderate-to-high UV on the many clear days. The long beach season means hours of cumulative sun for visitors.
When is UV highest in Antalya?
UV is highest around solar noon (broadly 10am to 4pm) and strongest across June to September. The exact peak shifts with the season and the day's weather. For more on this, see when is the sun strongest.
The UV index scale
| UV index | Risk level | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 | Low | Minimal risk. Safe to be outside; sunglasses on bright days. |
| 3-5 | Moderate | Take care at midday. Use SPF 30+, a hat and shade around noon. |
| 6-7 | High | Protection needed. SPF 30+, cover up, seek shade 10am-4pm. |
| 8-10 | Very high | Extra protection. Avoid the sun at midday; SPF, clothing and shade are essential. |
| 11+ | Extreme | Take all precautions. Unprotected skin can burn quickly; stay inside or fully covered at peak hours. |
UV index categories follow the World Health Organization / US EPA scale.
Staying sun-safe in Antalya
- Pebble and sand beaches along the coast reflect UV, adding to your exposure by the water.
- Inland trips to ancient sites like Perge or the Taurus mountains mean strong UV with little shade.
- The dry Mediterranean heat builds through the afternoon, but UV is already strong by late morning.
Wherever you are, the basics hold: use broad-spectrum SPF 30+, seek shade around midday, cover up, and never let your skin burn. See our sunburn prevention tips.
See Antalya's live UV index
Suntic turns the live UV index into personal safe-sun times, sunscreen reminders and vitamin D tracking on your iPhone.
