12 stylish UV umbrellas that will shield you from the unpredictable Singapore

We like to joke that we only have two seasons in Singapore – it’s either super hot and sunny, or wet and rainy outside. Either way, it’s always convenient to have a handy UV umbrella with you so you can stay protected whenever you need shelter from the sun or rain.

Apart from keeping you cool and shaded from the heat in the daytime, an umbrella with UV protection properties is important as it helps to block out damaging UV rays and protect your skin (+1 for anti-ageing efforts).

If you’re shopping for a good umbrella that you can easily slip into your bag and bring around, these 12 compact UV umbrellas are lightweight and stylish with some super cute designs!

Best UV Umbrellas Singapore

1. Wpc. Protection Parasol for Run & Rain, $26.05

Simple and practical with different colours to choose from, the popular Wpc. Protection Parasols provide great UV protection when you’re out and about in the day.

$23.89

2. Cuby UV Sun Umbrella, $39.13

How adorable is this sun umbrella by Cuby? This automatic UV protective umbrella is super lightweight and uses a sturdy fibreglass frame to provide more wind resistance.

$31.36 $39.18 20% off

3. Aimoha Compact UV Umbrella, $19.95

Featuring a simple and chic design, Aimoha’s Compact UV Umbrella is a lovely lightweight option that weighs a mere 270g and provides 99% UV protection.

$11.82

4. Moorrlii Mini UV Umbrella, $31.02

It’s so tiny that it can fit in your hand, the Moorrlii Mini UV Umbrella is an ultra-light umbrella with an overall Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) rating of 50+. The fibreglass ribs of the umbrella also make it more durable and wind-resistant.

$30.32

5. Baodini UPF 50+ UV Umbrella, $21.21

The Baodini UPF50+ UV Umbrella is an automatic inverted windproof umbrella perfect for those looking for bigger umbrellas that provide more coverage. It features 10 folding ribs and fits up to two people.

$21.21

6. Ogawa Moomin Folding Umbrella, $23.85

If you can’t resist cute character products, this adorable Moomin-themed foldable umbrella with its whimsical illustrations might be what you’re looking for. It’s made with UV-protection processed fabric to keep you protected from UV rays, and has durable fibreglass ribs too.

$24.68

7. Totes Titan Compact Travel Umbrella, $45.46

The Totes Titan Compact Travel Umbrella comes in different designs, but we particularly love this colourful polka-dotted one. Windproof and with a UPF 50+ rating, this automatic umbrella is definitely a cute choice.

8. Wpc. Patterned Parasol, $28.78

Perfect for the girlie girls, this dainty scalloped-edge UV-protective umbrella with embroidered star patterns running along the edges is one of the sweetest-looking umbrellas we’ve seen around.

$27.79

9. Wpc. Airlight Umbrella, $30.15

Incredibly slim and compact, we’d be remiss not to include Wpc.’s Airlight Umbrella in this list. Weighing only 115g, you can slip it into your smaller going-out bags and easily bring it around without feeling the extra weight.

$29.13

10. Uniqlo UV Protection Compact Umbrella, $29.90

Lightweight and durable, you can’t go wrong with Uniqlo’s UV Protection Compact Umbrellas. They have a UPF 40 rating and come in seven different colours including lilac (light purple), pistachio (green) and sand (natural).

$29.90

11. Hailstorm Inverted Foldable Umbrella, $23.81

Designed in Singapore, the Hailstorm Inverted Foldable Umbrella is an automatic open-and-close umbrella with a UPF 50+ rating. Engineered to be extremely durable and windproof (no inside-out umbrellas over here!), it’s a little heavier compared to the other umbrellas on this list.

$23.81 $28.92 18% off

12. Xiaomi Automatic Folding Umbrella, $10.90

It’s sturdy, automatic and comes in nine colours – the Xiaomi Automatic Folding Umbrella has 12 ribs and opens up to 106cm in diameter, providing good coverage under rain or shine.

$15.90 $18.04 12% off

Prices are accurate at time of publication.

This article was originally published in Singapore Women's Weekly.