SunticUV index in Dubai today
Dubai's desert setting brings near-constant sunshine and extreme summer UV. The only accurate figure is a live one for your exact spot: Suntic shows Dubai's real-time UV index and a 10-day forecast.
Sun and UV in Dubai
With clear desert skies for most of the year, Dubai sees midday UV reach very high to extreme levels through a long, hot summer. The intense heat dominates the experience, but UV is severe well outside the hottest midday hours. Even the milder winter months bring moderate-to-high UV on the typically cloudless days.
When is UV highest in Dubai?
UV is highest around solar noon (broadly 10am to 4pm) and strongest across April 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 Dubai
- Beaches, pools and bright surfaces reflect additional UV across the city.
- Midday outdoors in summer means extreme UV, so seek shade and cover up.
- Lightweight, full-coverage clothing is a practical defence in this climate.
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 Dubai's live UV index
Suntic turns the live UV index into personal safe-sun times, sunscreen reminders and vitamin D tracking on your iPhone.
