Monday, October 19, 2026 · Malaysia
Skin weather in Kota Kinabalu UV index & humidity today
What today’s weather in Kota Kinabalu does to your skin – based on current forecast data for UV, humidity and air quality.
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 4:10 PM local time
Today · Temperature26 to 32 °C
Low and high-
UV index
8.8
very high
Peak UV index today: 8.8 – very high.
Very high UV: the WHO advises avoiding the midday sun and reapplying sun protection regularly.
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Humidity
79%outdoors
humid
Average humidity today: 79%.
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
40EAQI
fair
European Air Quality Index up to 40 – fair. Fine dust (PM2.5) averages 5.3 µg/m³.
Clean air – no extra cleansing needed.
Tomorrow
- 26 to 32 °C
- UV 6.1 · high
- 78% · humid
- Air quality: moderate
Skin climate in Kota Kinabalu through the year
When the air in Kota Kinabalu is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- In Kota Kinabalu the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 78% and 85%.
- All year round the midday sun in Kota Kinabalu climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high.
- April brings the most sunshine, with around 311 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 282 h | 63° | 84% | – | 28.1 °C |
| Feb | 275 h | 71° | 84% | – | 28.3 °C |
| Mar | 309 h | 81° | 85% | – | 28.8 °C |
| Apr | 311 h | 87° | 83% | – | 29.5 °C |
| May | 309 h | 77° | 81% | – | 29.7 °C |
| Jun | 287 h | 73° | 79% | – | 29.5 °C |
| Jul | 299 h | 74° | 78% | – | 29.4 °C |
| Aug | 301 h | 82° | 80% | – | 29.6 °C |
| Sep | 281 h | 86° | 80% | – | 29.2 °C |
| Oct | 272 h | 74° | 82% | – | 28.6 °C |
| Nov | 267 h | 65° | 84% | – | 28.5 °C |
| Dec | 276 h | 61° | 83% | – | 28.4 °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 Kota Kinabalu today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Kota Kinabalu reaches up to 8.8 – very high. Very high UV: the WHO advises avoiding the midday sun and reapplying sun protection regularly.
How dry is the air in Kota Kinabalu today?
Average humidity today: 79%. Humid air – lighter textures often feel more comfortable today.
When is the air driest in Kota Kinabalu?
In Kota Kinabalu the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 78% and 85%.
When is UV strongest in Kota Kinabalu?
All year round the midday sun in Kota Kinabalu climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high. April brings the most sunshine, with around 311 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.