Monday, October 19, 2026 · Australia
Skin weather in Adelaide UV index & humidity today
What today’s weather in Adelaide does to your skin – based on current forecast data for UV, humidity and air quality.
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 6:40 PM local time
Today · Temperature22 to 28 °C
Low and high-
UV index
5.7
high
Peak UV index today: 5.7 – high.
From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
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Humidity
48%outdoors
balanced
Average humidity today: 48%.
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
27EAQI
fair
European Air Quality Index up to 27 – fair. Fine dust (PM2.5) averages 6.4 µg/m³.
Clean air – no extra cleansing needed.
Tomorrow
- 17 to 23 °C
- UV 5.7 · high
- 73% · humid
- Air quality: fair
Skin climate in Adelaide through the year
When the air in Adelaide is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- Indoor air in Adelaide is driest in July: heated to 21 °C, humidity indoors drops to around 42%.
- From May to September, the average daily temperature stays below 15 °C – the time when heating is usually on.
- From September to April, the midday sun climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is then shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high.
- December brings the most sunshine, with around 389 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 377 h | 76° | 61% | – | 25.6 °C |
| Feb | 328 h | 68° | 58% | – | 25.5 °C |
| Mar | 334 h | 58° | 63% | – | 24.4 °C |
| Apr | 275 h | 46° | 66% | – | 20.7 °C |
| May | 262 h | 36° | 70% | 46% | 17.6 °C |
| Jun | 218 h | 32° | 77% | 44% | 14.7 °C |
| Jul | 236 h | 34° | 78% | 42% | 13.7 °C |
| Aug | 271 h | 41° | 77% | 44% | 15.1 °C |
| Sep | 298 h | 53° | 72% | 44% | 16.9 °C |
| Oct | 328 h | 65° | 68% | – | 19 °C |
| Nov | 344 h | 74° | 66% | – | 20.5 °C |
| Dec | 389 h | 78° | 60% | – | 23.6 °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 Adelaide today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Adelaide reaches up to 5.7 – high. From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
How dry is the air in Adelaide today?
Average humidity today: 48%. Balanced humidity – your usual routine works well.
When is the air driest in Adelaide?
Indoor air in Adelaide is driest in July: heated to 21 °C, humidity indoors drops to around 42%. From May to September, the average daily temperature stays below 15 °C – the time when heating is usually on.
When is UV strongest in Adelaide?
From September to April, the midday sun climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is then shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high. December brings the most sunshine, with around 389 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.