Monday, October 19, 2026 · Zambia
Skin weather in Lusaka UV index & humidity today
What today’s weather in Lusaka 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 · Temperature20 to 35 °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
24%outdoors
very dry
Average humidity today: 24%.
Dry air draws moisture from your skin – a richer moisturiser makes sense today.
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Pollen
–
No pollen forecast is available for this region.
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Air quality
67EAQI
poor
European Air Quality Index up to 67 – poor. Fine dust (PM2.5) averages 22 µg/m³.
Fine dust settles on the skin – cleanse thoroughly but gently in the evening.
Tomorrow
- 22 to 37 °C
- UV 9.7 · very high
- 21% · very dry
- Air quality: poor
Skin climate in Lusaka through the year
When the air in Lusaka is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- In Lusaka the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 37% and 84%.
- All year round the midday sun in Lusaka 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 356 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 240 h | 84° | 84% | – | 25.2 °C |
| Feb | 285 h | 88° | 78% | – | 26.9 °C |
| Mar | 332 h | 77° | 77% | – | 26.6 °C |
| Apr | 304 h | 65° | 70% | – | 26 °C |
| May | 313 h | 56° | 61% | – | 24.8 °C |
| Jun | 297 h | 51° | 58% | – | 23 °C |
| Jul | 314 h | 53° | 52% | – | 22.9 °C |
| Aug | 329 h | 61° | 43% | – | 26.1 °C |
| Sep | 336 h | 72° | 37% | – | 29.9 °C |
| Oct | 356 h | 84° | 40% | – | 31.1 °C |
| Nov | 328 h | 86° | 60% | – | 29.2 °C |
| Dec | 311 h | 82° | 68% | – | 28.3 °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 Lusaka today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Lusaka 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 Lusaka today?
Average humidity today: 24%. Dry air draws moisture from your skin – a richer moisturiser makes sense today.
When is the air driest in Lusaka?
In Lusaka the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 37% and 84%.
When is UV strongest in Lusaka?
All year round the midday sun in Lusaka 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 356 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.