Cape Town UV index in May

Typical ultraviolet levels for Cape Town during May, from the past year of data.

Moderado Cape Town

UV moderado. Protege tu piel durante las horas del mediodía; se recomienda usar sombrero y aplicar protector solar.

May average UTC

May UV
4.2311
Risk level
Moderado
Yearly peak
12.4973
Peak month
January

Cape Town UV index — monthly trend

Average UV index by month over the past year, with May highlighted.

Visiting Cape Town in May?

In May, Cape Town's typical UV index is about 4.2311 — a moderado risk level. UV moderado. Protege tu piel durante las horas del mediodía; se recomienda usar sombrero y aplicar protector solar.

Across the year, Cape Town sees the strongest UV in Winter, peaking around 12.4973 in January. Plan sun protection accordingly.