Monday, October 19, 2026 · Spain
Skin weather in Barcelona UV index, humidity & pollen today
What today’s weather in Barcelona does to your skin – based on current forecast data for UV, humidity, pollen and air quality.
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 10:10 AM local time
Today · Temperature15 to 18 °C
Low and high-
UV index
0.9
low
Peak UV index today: 0.9 – low.
Up to UV 2, the WHO says most people need no sun protection.
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Humidity
80%outdoors
humid
Average humidity today: 80%.
Humid air – lighter textures often feel more comfortable today.
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Pollen
Low
In the air today: mugwort (low).
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Air quality
27EAQI
fair
European Air Quality Index up to 27 – fair. Fine dust (PM2.5) averages 3.5 µg/m³.
Clean air – no extra cleansing needed.
Tomorrow
- 16 to 21 °C
- UV 4 · moderate
- 71% · humid
- Pollen: low
- Air quality: fair
Skin climate in Barcelona through the year
When the air in Barcelona is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- Indoor air in Barcelona is driest in January: heated to 21 °C, humidity indoors drops to around 36%.
- From November to April, the average daily temperature stays below 15 °C – the time when heating is usually on.
- From March to September, 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.
- July brings the most sunshine, with around 408 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 233 h | 27° | 75% | 36% | 13.8 °C |
| Feb | 235 h | 35° | 78% | 41% | 15.3 °C |
| Mar | 280 h | 46° | 77% | 45% | 15.9 °C |
| Apr | 328 h | 58° | 74% | 49% | 18.1 °C |
| May | 388 h | 67° | 75% | – | 21.6 °C |
| Jun | 392 h | 72° | 73% | – | 26.7 °C |
| Jul | 408 h | 70° | 72% | – | 29 °C |
| Aug | 368 h | 62° | 72% | – | 29.5 °C |
| Sep | 306 h | 51° | 76% | – | 25.7 °C |
| Oct | 271 h | 39° | 79% | – | 22.7 °C |
| Nov | 227 h | 29° | 76% | 51% | 17.8 °C |
| Dec | 220 h | 25° | 79% | 42% | 15.1 °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 Barcelona today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Barcelona reaches up to 0.9 – low. Up to UV 2, the WHO says most people need no sun protection.
How dry is the air in Barcelona today?
Average humidity today: 80%. Humid air – lighter textures often feel more comfortable today.
How high is the pollen count in Barcelona today?
In the air today: mugwort (low).
When is the air driest in Barcelona?
Indoor air in Barcelona is driest in January: heated to 21 °C, humidity indoors drops to around 36%. From November to April, the average daily temperature stays below 15 °C – the time when heating is usually on.
When is UV strongest in Barcelona?
From March to September, 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. July brings the most sunshine, with around 408 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.