Monday, October 19, 2026 · Ethiopia
Skin weather in Addis Ababa UV index & humidity today
What today’s weather in Addis Ababa does to your skin – based on current forecast data for UV, humidity and air quality.
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 11:10 AM local time
Today · Temperature9 to 23 °C
Low and high-
UV index
8.9
very high
Peak UV index today: 8.9 – very high.
Very high UV: the WHO advises avoiding the midday sun and reapplying sun protection regularly.
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Humidity
50%outdoors
balanced
Average humidity today: 50%.
Balanced humidity – your usual routine works well.
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Pollen
–
No pollen forecast is available for this region.
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Air quality
39EAQI
fair
European Air Quality Index up to 39 – fair. Fine dust (PM2.5) averages 17.1 µg/m³.
Clean air – no extra cleansing needed.
Tomorrow
- 10 to 24 °C
- UV 8.9 · very high
- 41% · balanced
- Air quality: moderate
Skin climate in Addis Ababa through the year
When the air in Addis Ababa is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- In Addis Ababa the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 50% and 88%.
- All year round the midday sun in Addis Ababa climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high.
- January brings the most sunshine, with around 336 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 336 h | 60° | 54% | – | 23 °C |
| Feb | 306 h | 68° | 50% | – | 24.1 °C |
| Mar | 329 h | 78° | 56% | – | 24.4 °C |
| Apr | 319 h | 90° | 62% | – | 24.1 °C |
| May | 332 h | 80° | 64% | – | 24.1 °C |
| Jun | 312 h | 76° | 75% | – | 22.7 °C |
| Jul | 267 h | 78° | 88% | – | 20.2 °C |
| Aug | 286 h | 85° | 87% | – | 20.1 °C |
| Sep | 309 h | 83° | 85% | – | 20.6 °C |
| Oct | 335 h | 71° | 69% | – | 21.4 °C |
| Nov | 321 h | 62° | 58% | – | 22.4 °C |
| Dec | 332 h | 58° | 55% | – | 22.8 °C |
Indoors when heated = humidity when outdoor air is warmed to 21 °C (only months with a daily average below 15 °C). Midday sun = sun angle in mid-month.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UV index in Addis Ababa today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Addis Ababa reaches up to 8.9 – very high. Very high UV: the WHO advises avoiding the midday sun and reapplying sun protection regularly.
How dry is the air in Addis Ababa today?
Average humidity today: 50%. Balanced humidity – your usual routine works well.
When is the air driest in Addis Ababa?
In Addis Ababa the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 50% and 88%.
When is UV strongest in Addis Ababa?
All year round the midday sun in Addis Ababa climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high. January brings the most sunshine, with around 336 hours.
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All cities →Data: WDTEC GmbH’s own weather servers – temperature, UV index and humidity from weather models, air quality and pollen from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS). Ratings: UV per WHO, air quality per European Air Quality Index, pollen per NAB. Skincare tips are general recommendations and do not replace medical advice.