Monday, October 19, 2026 · Australia
Skin weather in Gold Coast UV index & humidity today
What today’s weather in Gold Coast 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 · Temperature17 to 19 °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
89%outdoors
humid
Average humidity today: 89%.
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 10.1 µg/m³.
Clean air – no extra cleansing needed.
Tomorrow
- 17 to 21 °C
- UV 7.8 · very high
- 85% · humid
- Air quality: fair
Skin climate in Gold Coast through the year
When the air in Gold Coast is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- In Gold Coast the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 73% and 81%.
- 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.
- December brings the most sunshine, with around 347 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 344 h | 83° | 79% | – | 26.9 °C |
| Feb | 295 h | 75° | 78% | – | 26.7 °C |
| Mar | 312 h | 65° | 81% | – | 25.8 °C |
| Apr | 294 h | 53° | 77% | – | 23.9 °C |
| May | 278 h | 43° | 78% | – | 21.7 °C |
| Jun | 254 h | 39° | 73% | – | 19.8 °C |
| Jul | 275 h | 40° | 74% | – | 19.5 °C |
| Aug | 297 h | 48° | 75% | – | 20.6 °C |
| Sep | 311 h | 60° | 74% | – | 22.5 °C |
| Oct | 326 h | 72° | 76% | – | 23.8 °C |
| Nov | 340 h | 81° | 77% | – | 25.1 °C |
| Dec | 347 h | 85° | 77% | – | 26.4 °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 Gold Coast today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast today?
Average humidity today: 89%. Humid air – lighter textures often feel more comfortable today.
When is the air driest in Gold Coast?
In Gold Coast the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 73% and 81%.
When is UV strongest in Gold Coast?
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. December brings the most sunshine, with around 347 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.