Monday, October 19, 2026 · Egypt
Skin weather in Cairo UV index, humidity & pollen today
What today’s weather in Cairo 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 · Temperature17 to 26 °C
Low and high-
UV index
5.5
high
Peak UV index today: 5.5 – high.
From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
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Humidity
58%outdoors
balanced
Average humidity today: 58%.
Balanced humidity – your usual routine works well.
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Pollen
None
No significant pollen today.
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Air quality
44EAQI
moderate
European Air Quality Index up to 44 – moderate. Fine dust (PM2.5) averages 13.4 µg/m³.
Fine dust settles on the skin – cleanse thoroughly but gently in the evening.
Tomorrow
- 16 to 28 °C
- UV 4.8 · moderate
- 58% · balanced
- Pollen: none
- Air quality: moderate
Skin climate in Cairo through the year
When the air in Cairo is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- In Cairo the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 43% and 60%.
- From February to October, 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 389 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 281 h | 39° | 60% | – | 19.3 °C |
| Feb | 267 h | 47° | 59% | – | 21.1 °C |
| Mar | 326 h | 57° | 51% | – | 24.9 °C |
| Apr | 346 h | 69° | 46% | – | 29.2 °C |
| May | 376 h | 79° | 43% | – | 33.4 °C |
| Jun | 385 h | 83° | 49% | – | 36 °C |
| Jul | 389 h | 81° | 51% | – | 37.2 °C |
| Aug | 371 h | 74° | 53% | – | 36.9 °C |
| Sep | 341 h | 62° | 53% | – | 34.9 °C |
| Oct | 320 h | 50° | 57% | – | 30.7 °C |
| Nov | 279 h | 41° | 59% | – | 25.8 °C |
| Dec | 272 h | 37° | 60% | – | 21.2 °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 Cairo today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Cairo reaches up to 5.5 – high. From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
How dry is the air in Cairo today?
Average humidity today: 58%. Balanced humidity – your usual routine works well.
How high is the pollen count in Cairo today?
No significant pollen today.
When is the air driest in Cairo?
In Cairo the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 43% and 60%.
When is UV strongest in Cairo?
From February to October, 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 389 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.