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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

UV umbrella

What Makes the Best Umbrella With UV Protection...

Ron Walker Founder, UV-Blocker | Melanoma Survivor 📑 Table of Contents Why daily errands add up to serious UV exposure How to spot real UV protection in an umbrella Best...

What Makes the Best Umbrella With UV Protection...

Ron Walker Founder, UV-Blocker | Melanoma Survivor 📑 Table of Contents Why daily errands add up to serious UV exposure How to spot real UV protection in an umbrella Best...

UV-Blocker compact personal sun umbrella in use outdoors — Best Sun Umbrella Singapore

Best Sun Umbrella Singapore: Beat 90% Humidity ...

Best sun umbrella Singapore guide: beat 90% humidity and UV 11+. Why regular umbrellas fail in tropical heat and which ones keep you 15°F cooler.

Best Sun Umbrella Singapore: Beat 90% Humidity ...

Best sun umbrella Singapore guide: beat 90% humidity and UV 11+. Why regular umbrellas fail in tropical heat and which ones keep you 15°F cooler.

Best uv umbrella Australia - UV-Blocker travel umbrella with a silver UPF 50+ canopy shading a visitor at Sydney Harbour

Best UV Umbrella Australia: What Actually Works...

Best UV umbrella Australia guide: UPF 50+ tested options that survive extreme UV. See why standard umbrellas fail and which ones actually protect you.

Best UV Umbrella Australia: What Actually Works...

Best UV umbrella Australia guide: UPF 50+ tested options that survive extreme UV. See why standard umbrellas fail and which ones actually protect you.

Las Vegas Heat Survival Guide: 11 Tips From Locals Who Beat 112°F Summers

Las Vegas Heat Survival Guide: 11 Tips From Loc...

Las Vegas heat survival guide with 11 local tips. Beat 112°F temps with 15°F-cooler shade, hydration timing, and more.

Las Vegas Heat Survival Guide: 11 Tips From Loc...

Las Vegas heat survival guide with 11 local tips. Beat 112°F temps with 15°F-cooler shade, hydration timing, and more.

Miami Beach Sun Protection Guide: 4 Layers You Actually Need

Miami Beach Sun Protection Guide: 4 Layers You ...

Miami Beach sun protection requires more than sunscreen. Florida's #2 melanoma ranking and extreme UV (9-11+) means you need UPF 55+ shade to stay safe.

Miami Beach Sun Protection Guide: 4 Layers You ...

Miami Beach sun protection requires more than sunscreen. Florida's #2 melanoma ranking and extreme UV (9-11+) means you need UPF 55+ shade to stay safe.

UV Umbrellas

Why the Best Umbrella for Sun Protection Isn't ...

Ron Walker Founder, UV-Blocker | Melanoma Survivor 📑 Table of Contents Why size isn't the best measure of umbrella sun protection What makes the best umbrella for sun protection UPF...

Why the Best Umbrella for Sun Protection Isn't ...

Ron Walker Founder, UV-Blocker | Melanoma Survivor 📑 Table of Contents Why size isn't the best measure of umbrella sun protection What makes the best umbrella for sun protection UPF...