Monday, October 19, 2026 · United Kingdom
Skin weather in Edinburgh UV index, humidity & pollen today
What today’s weather in Edinburgh does to your skin – based on current forecast data for UV, humidity, pollen and air quality.
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 9:10 AM local time
Today · Temperature2 to 12 °C
Low and high-
UV index
1.4
low
Peak UV index today: 1.4 – low.
Up to UV 2, the WHO says most people need no sun protection.
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Humidity
37%indoors when heated
dry
Outdoors 92% humidity – heat it to 21 °C and only around 37% is left indoors.
Dry air draws moisture from your skin – a richer moisturiser makes sense today.
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Pollen
None
No significant pollen today.
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Air quality
24EAQI
fair
European Air Quality Index up to 24 – fair. Fine dust (PM2.5) averages 7.5 µg/m³.
Clean air – no extra cleansing needed.
Tomorrow
- 10 to 12 °C
- UV 1 · low
- 44% · balanced
- Pollen: none
- Air quality: fair
Skin climate in Edinburgh through the year
When the air in Edinburgh is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- Indoor air in Edinburgh is driest in January: heated to 21 °C, humidity indoors drops to around 29%.
- From September to June, the average daily temperature stays below 15 °C – the time when heating is usually on.
- From May to August, 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.
- June brings the most sunshine, with around 339 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 104 h | 13° | 85% | 29% | 6.6 °C |
| Feb | 129 h | 21° | 82% | 31% | 8.3 °C |
| Mar | 211 h | 31° | 80% | 33% | 10.2 °C |
| Apr | 275 h | 43° | 76% | 33% | 11.9 °C |
| May | 312 h | 53° | 78% | 43% | 15.4 °C |
| Jun | 339 h | 57° | 75% | 50% | 18 °C |
| Jul | 312 h | 56° | 79% | – | 19.4 °C |
| Aug | 290 h | 48° | 79% | – | 19.1 °C |
| Sep | 218 h | 36° | 82% | 52% | 17 °C |
| Oct | 143 h | 24° | 84% | 45% | 13.5 °C |
| Nov | 103 h | 15° | 85% | 37% | 9.9 °C |
| Dec | 70 h | 11° | 86% | 33% | 7.7 °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 Edinburgh today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Edinburgh reaches up to 1.4 – low. Up to UV 2, the WHO says most people need no sun protection.
How dry is the air in Edinburgh today?
Outdoors 92% humidity – heat it to 21 °C and only around 37% is left indoors. Dry air draws moisture from your skin – a richer moisturiser makes sense today.
How high is the pollen count in Edinburgh today?
No significant pollen today.
When is the air driest in Edinburgh?
Indoor air in Edinburgh is driest in January: heated to 21 °C, humidity indoors drops to around 29%. From September to June, the average daily temperature stays below 15 °C – the time when heating is usually on.
When is UV strongest in Edinburgh?
From May to August, 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. June brings the most sunshine, with around 339 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.