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In much of Australia the UV Index reaches 3 or above for most of the year, and all year round in the north. That's the level at which SunSmart recommends sun protection: shade, clothing, a broad-brimmed hat, sunscreen and sunglasses. These guides cover UV parasols, sun-sensitive medicines and staying cooler outdoors.

Start with our Australian guides:

Sun Protection Guides for Australia

Is It Weird to Use an Umbrella in the Sun in Australia?

Is It Weird to Use an Umbrella in the Sun in Au...

Is it weird to use an umbrella in the sun in Australia? No. Cancer Council recommends portable shade and sells UPF 50+ umbrellas. Here is the full answer.

Is It Weird to Use an Umbrella in the Sun in Au...

Is it weird to use an umbrella in the sun in Australia? No. Cancer Council recommends portable shade and sells UPF 50+ umbrellas. Here is the full answer.

Do UV Umbrellas Keep You Cool? The 15°F Thermometer Test

Do UV Umbrellas Keep You Cool? The 15°F Thermom...

Do UV umbrellas keep you cool? A customer measured it in July in Florida: 125-128°F under a UV-Blocker, 141-148°F under a regular umbrella, 171-192°F in direct sun.

Do UV Umbrellas Keep You Cool? The 15°F Thermom...

Do UV umbrellas keep you cool? A customer measured it in July in Florida: 125-128°F under a UV-Blocker, 141-148°F under a regular umbrella, 171-192°F in direct sun.

Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus: Essential Triggers to Avoid

Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus: Essenti...

Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus is triggered by UV light and, in many cases, by everyday medications. Here is what sets off the rash and how to prevent it.

Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus: Essenti...

Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus is triggered by UV light and, in many cases, by everyday medications. Here is what sets off the rash and how to prevent it.

New Zealand Sun Protection: Essential Rules to Avoid Burning

New Zealand Sun Protection: Essential Rules to ...

New Zealand sun protection for travelers: why peak UV runs about 40% stronger than matching northern latitudes, when the season starts and what to pack.

New Zealand Sun Protection: Essential Rules to ...

New Zealand sun protection for travelers: why peak UV runs about 40% stronger than matching northern latitudes, when the season starts and what to pack.

Best Sun Protection for the Face: 6 Methods Ranked

Best Sun Protection for the Face: 6 Methods Ranked

Best sun protection for the face, ranked by measured coverage: sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, visors, umbrellas and shade, scored from nose to chin.

Best Sun Protection for the Face: 6 Methods Ranked

Best sun protection for the face, ranked by measured coverage: sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, visors, umbrellas and shade, scored from nose to chin.

UV umbrellas ranked by UPF rating: 2026 buying guide

Best UPF 50 Umbrella in 2026: Full Ranking

A UPF 50+ certified umbrella blocks at least 98% of UV radiation, and the right pick for you depends on whether you're heading to the beach, the golf course, or...

Best UPF 50 Umbrella in 2026: Full Ranking

A UPF 50+ certified umbrella blocks at least 98% of UV radiation, and the right pick for you depends on whether you're heading to the beach, the golf course, or...