UV index in Hobart today
Australia's southernmost capital still gets summer UV in the very high range. Clear Tasmanian air and long daylight hours catch out locals and visitors who assume the cool climate is safe.
Today’s peak: 3.0 (low) around 12 pm
Temperature: 9°C. Remember, UV and heat are unrelated
Protection: No protection needed for most people, unless outside for extended periods or near reflective surfaces like snow and water.
What does UV 0 mean for your skin?
Check my tan timeReading updates roughly every 30 minutes · data by Open-Meteo · reference monitoring by ARPANSA
When Hobart needs sun protection
Sun protection is typically needed from October through March, and on any spring or autumn day the UV index reaches 3.
The threshold, per SunSmart and ARPANSA: whenever UV reaches 3 or above, Slip on covering clothing, Slop on SPF 50+ sunscreen, Slap on a hat, Seek shade and Slide on sunglasses. Read the full sun safety guide.
Where the UV adds up in Hobart
Long, happy hours outdoors are where exposure quietly accumulates. Local favourites where the five S’s earn their keep:
- kunanyi / Mount Wellington tracks
- Salamanca and the Hobart waterfront
- Seven Mile Beach
- MONA lawns and ferry deck
The UV scale at a glance
- 0–2Low
- 3–5Moderate
- 6–7High
- 8–10Very high
- 11+Extreme
Local support in Tasmania
Cancer Council Tasmania: Tasmanian sun-safety education and community support.