Monday, October 19, 2026 · United Arab Emirates
Skin weather in Dubai UV index & humidity today
What today’s weather in Dubai does to your skin – based on current forecast data for UV, humidity and air quality.
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 12:10 PM local time
Today · Temperature27 to 38 °C
Low and high-
UV index
6.8
high
Peak UV index today: 6.8 – high.
From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
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Humidity
66%outdoors
humid
Average humidity today: 66%.
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
93EAQI
very poor
European Air Quality Index up to 93 – very poor. Fine dust (PM2.5) averages 65.3 µg/m³.
Fine dust settles on the skin – cleanse thoroughly but gently in the evening.
Tomorrow
- 26 to 37 °C
- UV 6.8 · high
- 61% · humid
- Air quality: very poor
Skin climate in Dubai through the year
When the air in Dubai is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- In Dubai the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 47% and 61%.
- From February to November, 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.
- May brings the most sunshine, with around 378 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 297 h | 44° | 60% | – | 25.3 °C |
| Feb | 290 h | 52° | 61% | – | 27 °C |
| Mar | 329 h | 62° | 55% | – | 30.8 °C |
| Apr | 343 h | 74° | 49% | – | 34.8 °C |
| May | 378 h | 84° | 47% | – | 39 °C |
| Jun | 374 h | 88° | 49% | – | 41.9 °C |
| Jul | 368 h | 86° | 49% | – | 42.5 °C |
| Aug | 355 h | 79° | 48% | – | 42.7 °C |
| Sep | 333 h | 67° | 56% | – | 40.5 °C |
| Oct | 318 h | 55° | 59% | – | 36.8 °C |
| Nov | 298 h | 46° | 58% | – | 32.2 °C |
| Dec | 293 h | 41° | 60% | – | 27.6 °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 Dubai today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Dubai reaches up to 6.8 – high. From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
How dry is the air in Dubai today?
Average humidity today: 66%. Humid air – lighter textures often feel more comfortable today.
When is the air driest in Dubai?
In Dubai the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 47% and 61%.
When is UV strongest in Dubai?
From February to November, 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. May brings the most sunshine, with around 378 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.