UV index and sunburn time in Rwanda
Peak UV index and how quickly unprotected skin burns, for 3 cities in Rwanda.
| City | Peak UV | Category | Month | Burns after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kigali | 18.2 | Extreme | March | 13 min |
| Gisenyi | 18.2 | Extreme | March | 13 min |
| Musanze | 18.6 | Extreme | March | 13 min |
The same UV also drives vitamin D synthesis — and stops entirely for part of the year at higher latitudes. Vitamin D winters in Rwanda →
Burn times are for skin type III with no sunscreen. How these are calculated