Monday, October 19, 2026 · Sri Lanka
Skin weather in Kandy UV index & humidity today
What today’s weather in Kandy does to your skin – based on current forecast data for UV, humidity and air quality.
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 1:40 PM local time
Today · Temperature21 to 29 °C
Low and high-
UV index
8.5
very high
Peak UV index today: 8.5 – very high.
Very high UV: the WHO advises avoiding the midday sun and reapplying sun protection regularly.
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Humidity
88%outdoors
humid
Average humidity today: 88%.
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
41EAQI
moderate
European Air Quality Index up to 41 – moderate. Fine dust (PM2.5) averages 16.1 µg/m³.
Fine dust settles on the skin – cleanse thoroughly but gently in the evening.
Tomorrow
- 21 to 30 °C
- UV 8.1 · very high
- 86% · humid
- Air quality: fair
Skin climate in Kandy through the year
When the air in Kandy is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- In Kandy the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 81% and 90%.
- All year round the midday sun in Kandy climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high.
- August brings the most sunshine, with around 317 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 260 h | 61° | 89% | – | 26.8 °C |
| Feb | 289 h | 69° | 85% | – | 28.2 °C |
| Mar | 311 h | 80° | 83% | – | 29.5 °C |
| Apr | 307 h | 88° | 83% | – | 30.6 °C |
| May | 291 h | 79° | 85% | – | 29.8 °C |
| Jun | 315 h | 74° | 81% | – | 29.8 °C |
| Jul | 312 h | 76° | 81% | – | 29.3 °C |
| Aug | 317 h | 84° | 81% | – | 29.6 °C |
| Sep | 301 h | 85° | 81% | – | 29.6 °C |
| Oct | 273 h | 73° | 87% | – | 28.7 °C |
| Nov | 226 h | 64° | 90% | – | 27.8 °C |
| Dec | 272 h | 59° | 89% | – | 27.3 °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 Kandy today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Kandy reaches up to 8.5 – very high. Very high UV: the WHO advises avoiding the midday sun and reapplying sun protection regularly.
How dry is the air in Kandy today?
Average humidity today: 88%. Humid air – lighter textures often feel more comfortable today.
When is the air driest in Kandy?
In Kandy the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 81% and 90%.
When is UV strongest in Kandy?
All year round the midday sun in Kandy climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high. August brings the most sunshine, with around 317 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.