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Do I need sunscreen today in Cape Town, South Africa

Updated October 24 · Live conditions refresh automatically.

UV Index

Very high

Today's UV index is very high. If working or spending time outdoors, wear UV protective clothing, use sunscreen, and try to avoid direct sun exposure between 11 AM and 4 PM.

TodayTomorrow
ExtremeVery highHighModerateLow
LowModerateVery high

Hourly UV and cloud cover

UV index is unitless. Cloud cover is shown as a percentage.

Peak UV 5
HourUV indexCloud cover
510%
318%
237%
141%
033%
035%
031%
031%

Quick answer — Cape Town, South Africa

Very high — Cape Town, South Africa

Do I need sunscreen today in Cape Town, South Africa: Very high. Today's UV index is very high. If working or spending time outdoors, wear UV protective clothing, use sunscreen, and try to avoid direct sun exposure between 11 AM and 4 PM.

Verdict
Very high
High / Low
23° / 16°
Details
Today's UV index is very high. If working or spending time…

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