Monday, October 19, 2026 · Türkiye
Skin weather in Istanbul UV index, humidity & pollen today
What today’s weather in Istanbul does to your skin – based on current forecast data for UV, humidity, pollen and air quality.
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 11:10 AM local time
Today · Temperature14 to 17 °C
Low and high-
UV index
3.9
moderate
Peak UV index today: 3.9 – moderate.
From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
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Humidity
76%outdoors
humid
Average humidity today: 76%.
Humid air – lighter textures often feel more comfortable today.
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Pollen
None
No significant pollen today.
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Air quality
51EAQI
moderate
European Air Quality Index up to 51 – moderate. Fine dust (PM2.5) averages 23.4 µg/m³.
Fine dust settles on the skin – cleanse thoroughly but gently in the evening.
Tomorrow
- 15 to 20 °C
- UV 4.1 · moderate
- 76% · humid
- Pollen: none
- Air quality: poor
Skin climate in Istanbul through the year
When the air in Istanbul is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- Indoor air in Istanbul is driest in February: heated to 21 °C, humidity indoors drops to around 34%.
- From November to April, the average daily temperature stays below 15 °C – the time when heating is usually on.
- From March to September, 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.
- July brings the most sunshine, with around 417 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 188 h | 28° | 78% | 36% | 10.4 °C |
| Feb | 214 h | 36° | 78% | 34% | 9.7 °C |
| Mar | 264 h | 46° | 77% | 36% | 11.2 °C |
| Apr | 294 h | 58° | 77% | 45% | 15.2 °C |
| May | 363 h | 68° | 75% | – | 19.7 °C |
| Jun | 402 h | 72° | 73% | – | 25.3 °C |
| Jul | 417 h | 70° | 70% | – | 28.6 °C |
| Aug | 380 h | 63° | 72% | – | 28.5 °C |
| Sep | 320 h | 51° | 71% | – | 24.7 °C |
| Oct | 265 h | 39° | 76% | – | 19.7 °C |
| Nov | 202 h | 30° | 77% | 52% | 16.6 °C |
| Dec | 177 h | 26° | 80% | 42% | 12.5 °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 Istanbul today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Istanbul reaches up to 3.9 – moderate. From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
How dry is the air in Istanbul today?
Average humidity today: 76%. Humid air – lighter textures often feel more comfortable today.
How high is the pollen count in Istanbul today?
No significant pollen today.
When is the air driest in Istanbul?
Indoor air in Istanbul is driest in February: heated to 21 °C, humidity indoors drops to around 34%. From November to April, the average daily temperature stays below 15 °C – the time when heating is usually on.
When is UV strongest in Istanbul?
From March to September, 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. July brings the most sunshine, with around 417 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.