UV Index in Manila, National Capital Region (Metro Manila), Philippines

· Asia/Manila

10.2
Very High · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (11:40:44 AM) the sun reaches 64.7° above the horizon in Manila. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 10.2 (very high). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.

☀️ Sun Safety: When the UV index is high, protect yourself with sunscreen, shade, and a hat. Values of 6 or more indicate increased sunburn risk!

UV index in Manila, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
64.7° 10.2 Very High —
64.4° 10.1 Very High —
64.0° 10.1 Very High —
63.7° 10.0 Very High —
63.3° 9.9 Very High —
63.0° 9.8 Very High —
62.6° 9.8 Very High —
62.3° 9.7 Very High —
62.0° 9.6 Very High —
61.6° 9.6 Very High —
61.3° 9.5 Very High —
61.0° 9.4 Very High —
60.7° 9.3 Very High —
60.4° 9.3 Very High —

Clear-sky values are calculated from the sun's height at solar noon (cloud-free sky, average ozone). Forecast values from Open-Meteo include clouds and load in your browser.

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The UV index in Manila measures the intensity of ultraviolet radiation reaching the ground. Values below 3 are considered low risk, while 6 and above require sun protection such as sunscreen, sunglasses, and shade. The clear-sky value shows how strong the sun can get on each day; the forecast shows what is expected with clouds. See today's sunrise and sunset times for Manila or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Manila.

About Manila

Located within the National Capital Region, Manila serves as the capital city of the Philippines. The city spans an area of 25 square kilometers at an elevation of 9 meters and has existed as a municipality since 1571. As of 2024, the population is 1,902,590. Situated along the Pasig River and Manila Bay, the city contains the University of the Philippines, Rizal Memorial Stadium, and Masjid Al-Dahab. Its administrative connections include twin-town agreements with cities such as Acapulco de Juárez, Astana, Bangkok, Beijing, and Bucharest. The local economy is represented by the PSE Composite Index, while the calendar includes the Feast of the Black Nazarene.

AI-assisted description based on geographic data and editorial notes.