Monday, October 19, 2026 · South Africa
Skin weather in Durban UV index & humidity today
What today’s weather in Durban does to your skin – based on current forecast data for UV, humidity and air quality.
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 10:10 AM local time
Today · Temperature17 to 24 °C
Low and high-
UV index
6
high
Peak UV index today: 6 – high.
From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
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Humidity
79%outdoors
humid
Average humidity today: 79%.
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
28EAQI
fair
European Air Quality Index up to 28 – fair. Fine dust (PM2.5) averages 8.9 µg/m³.
Clean air – no extra cleansing needed.
Tomorrow
- 17 to 22 °C
- UV 8.5 · very high
- 54% · balanced
- Air quality: fair
Skin climate in Durban through the year
When the air in Durban is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- In Durban the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 70% and 82%.
- From August 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.
- January brings the most sunshine, with around 308 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 308 h | 81° | 81% | – | 28.2 °C |
| Feb | 257 h | 73° | 81% | – | 28.1 °C |
| Mar | 291 h | 63° | 81% | – | 28 °C |
| Apr | 249 h | 51° | 80% | – | 26 °C |
| May | 276 h | 41° | 78% | – | 25.2 °C |
| Jun | 271 h | 37° | 72% | – | 23.8 °C |
| Jul | 277 h | 39° | 70% | – | 23.1 °C |
| Aug | 281 h | 46° | 74% | – | 23.4 °C |
| Sep | 257 h | 58° | 78% | – | 23.9 °C |
| Oct | 278 h | 70° | 79% | – | 24.1 °C |
| Nov | 284 h | 79° | 80% | – | 25.4 °C |
| Dec | 271 h | 83° | 82% | – | 26.6 °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 Durban today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Durban reaches up to 6 – high. From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
How dry is the air in Durban today?
Average humidity today: 79%. Humid air – lighter textures often feel more comfortable today.
When is the air driest in Durban?
In Durban the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 70% and 82%.
When is UV strongest in Durban?
From August 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. January brings the most sunshine, with around 308 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.