The present invention has the purpose of providing a sprayable sunscreen cosmetic that contains substantially no ultraviolet ray scattering agents which cause whiteness, that is transparent immediately after being applied/sprayed, and that has excellent ultraviolet ray protection effects and a good sensation when used, wherein the sprayable sunscreen cosmetic has the heretofore unknown, innovative property wherein the ultraviolet ray protection effects are not reduced, and the effects conversely improve, even when coming into contact with water, perspiration or the like. The present invention relates to a water-in-oil emulsified sunscreen cosmetic comprising: (A) 6 to 40 mass% of an ultraviolet ray absorbing agent; (B) an organically modified clay mineral; (C) an oil phase thickener other than the aforementioned (B); (D) a silicone-based surfactant having an HLB of less than 8; (E) a spherical resin powder; and (F) a volatile silicone oil; wherein a ratio defined as [total amount of ingredient (B) and ingredient (C)]/[total amount of (G) non-volatile liquid oils other than silicone oils] is at least 0.04 and less than 0.68. The sunscreen cosmetic of the present invention is particularly suitable for use by being sprayed with a spray device or the like.