Monday, October 19, 2026 · Rwanda
Skin weather in Kigali UV index & humidity today
What today’s weather in Kigali does to your skin – based on current forecast data for UV, humidity and air quality.
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 10:10 AM local time
Today · Temperature17 to 28 °C
Low and high-
UV index
9.7
very high
Peak UV index today: 9.7 – very high.
Very high UV: the WHO advises avoiding the midday sun and reapplying sun protection regularly.
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Humidity
74%outdoors
humid
Average humidity today: 74%.
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
61EAQI
poor
European Air Quality Index up to 61 – poor. Fine dust (PM2.5) averages 18.5 µg/m³.
Fine dust settles on the skin – cleanse thoroughly but gently in the evening.
Tomorrow
- 18 to 29 °C
- UV 9 · very high
- 72% · humid
- Air quality: fair
Skin climate in Kigali through the year
When the air in Kigali is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- In Kigali the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 54% and 82%.
- All year round the midday sun in Kigali climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high.
- October brings the most sunshine, with around 321 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 319 h | 71° | 74% | – | 26.4 °C |
| Feb | 291 h | 79° | 75% | – | 26.9 °C |
| Mar | 305 h | 89° | 77% | – | 26.6 °C |
| Apr | 274 h | 79° | 82% | – | 25.7 °C |
| May | 315 h | 69° | 76% | – | 26.1 °C |
| Jun | 303 h | 65° | 63% | – | 26.6 °C |
| Jul | 302 h | 67° | 54% | – | 27.3 °C |
| Aug | 300 h | 74° | 58% | – | 27.5 °C |
| Sep | 309 h | 86° | 66% | – | 27.5 °C |
| Oct | 321 h | 82° | 72% | – | 27 °C |
| Nov | 284 h | 73° | 79% | – | 25.6 °C |
| Dec | 310 h | 69° | 78% | – | 25.8 °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 Kigali today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Kigali reaches up to 9.7 – very high. Very high UV: the WHO advises avoiding the midday sun and reapplying sun protection regularly.
How dry is the air in Kigali today?
Average humidity today: 74%. Humid air – lighter textures often feel more comfortable today.
When is the air driest in Kigali?
In Kigali the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 54% and 82%.
When is UV strongest in Kigali?
All year round the midday sun in Kigali climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high. October brings the most sunshine, with around 321 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.