Monday, October 19, 2026 · Australia
Skin weather in Cairns UV index & humidity today
What today’s weather in Cairns does to your skin – based on current forecast data for UV, humidity and air quality.
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 6:10 PM local time
Today · Temperature21 to 27 °C
Low and high-
UV index
9.1
very high
Peak UV index today: 9.1 – very high.
Very high UV: the WHO advises avoiding the midday sun and reapplying sun protection regularly.
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Humidity
84%outdoors
humid
Average humidity today: 84%.
Humid air – lighter textures often feel more comfortable today.
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Pollen
–
No pollen forecast is available for this region.
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Air quality
21EAQI
fair
European Air Quality Index up to 21 – fair. Fine dust (PM2.5) averages 3.1 µg/m³.
Clean air – no extra cleansing needed.
Tomorrow
- 22 to 29 °C
- UV 9.2 · very high
- 80% · humid
- Air quality: good
Skin climate in Cairns through the year
When the air in Cairns is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- In Cairns the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 80% and 86%.
- All year round the midday sun in Cairns climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high.
- October brings the most sunshine, with around 353 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 305 h | 86° | 86% | – | 29.5 °C |
| Feb | 264 h | 86° | 86% | – | 29.6 °C |
| Mar | 292 h | 76° | 85% | – | 28.7 °C |
| Apr | 295 h | 64° | 84% | – | 27.2 °C |
| May | 302 h | 54° | 83% | – | 25.4 °C |
| Jun | 278 h | 50° | 82% | – | 23.9 °C |
| Jul | 293 h | 52° | 82% | – | 23.3 °C |
| Aug | 314 h | 59° | 80% | – | 24.1 °C |
| Sep | 326 h | 71° | 80% | – | 25.9 °C |
| Oct | 353 h | 83° | 80% | – | 27.6 °C |
| Nov | 344 h | 88° | 80% | – | 28.8 °C |
| Dec | 337 h | 84° | 84% | – | 29.5 °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 Cairns today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Cairns reaches up to 9.1 – very high. Very high UV: the WHO advises avoiding the midday sun and reapplying sun protection regularly.
How dry is the air in Cairns today?
Average humidity today: 84%. Humid air – lighter textures often feel more comfortable today.
When is the air driest in Cairns?
In Cairns the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 80% and 86%.
When is UV strongest in Cairns?
All year round the midday sun in Cairns climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high. October brings the most sunshine, with around 353 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.