Monday, October 19, 2026 · China
Skin weather in Kunming UV index & humidity today
What today’s weather in Kunming 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 · Temperature16 to 25 °C
Low and high-
UV index
6.6
high
Peak UV index today: 6.6 – high.
From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
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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
49EAQI
moderate
European Air Quality Index up to 49 – moderate. Fine dust (PM2.5) averages 13.8 µg/m³.
Fine dust settles on the skin – cleanse thoroughly but gently in the evening.
Tomorrow
- 17 to 25 °C
- UV 5.3 · moderate
- 70% · humid
- Air quality: moderate
Skin climate in Kunming through the year
When the air in Kunming is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- Indoor air in Kunming is driest in February: heated to 21 °C, humidity indoors drops to around 34%.
- From November to February, the average daily temperature stays below 15 °C – the time when heating is usually on.
- From February to November, 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.
- March brings the most sunshine, with around 317 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 250 h | 44° | 74% | 35% | 15.4 °C |
| Feb | 258 h | 52° | 62% | 34% | 18.1 °C |
| Mar | 317 h | 62° | 49% | – | 23.1 °C |
| Apr | 316 h | 74° | 51% | – | 25.6 °C |
| May | 294 h | 84° | 66% | – | 25.5 °C |
| Jun | 256 h | 88° | 78% | – | 25.3 °C |
| Jul | 299 h | 86° | 79% | – | 26 °C |
| Aug | 289 h | 79° | 81% | – | 25.8 °C |
| Sep | 264 h | 67° | 80% | – | 24.5 °C |
| Oct | 208 h | 55° | 83% | – | 21.2 °C |
| Nov | 218 h | 46° | 78% | 49% | 18.8 °C |
| Dec | 217 h | 42° | 80% | 41% | 15.8 °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 Kunming today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Kunming reaches up to 6.6 – high. From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
How dry is the air in Kunming today?
Average humidity today: 74%. Humid air – lighter textures often feel more comfortable today.
When is the air driest in Kunming?
Indoor air in Kunming is driest in February: heated to 21 °C, humidity indoors drops to around 34%. From November to February, the average daily temperature stays below 15 °C – the time when heating is usually on.
When is UV strongest in Kunming?
From February to November, 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. March 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.