Monday, October 19, 2026 · Mexico
Skin weather in Mexico City UV index & humidity today
What today’s weather in Mexico City does to your skin – based on current forecast data for UV, humidity and air quality.
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 2:10 AM local time
Today · Temperature13 to 24 °C
Low and high-
UV index
8
very high
Peak UV index today: 8 – very high.
Very high UV: the WHO advises avoiding the midday sun and reapplying sun protection regularly.
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Humidity
66%outdoors
humid
Average humidity today: 66%.
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
45EAQI
moderate
European Air Quality Index up to 45 – moderate. Fine dust (PM2.5) averages 18.3 µg/m³.
Fine dust settles on the skin – cleanse thoroughly but gently in the evening.
Tomorrow
- 10 to 24 °C
- UV 8.2 · very high
- 66% · humid
- Air quality: moderate
Skin climate in Mexico City through the year
When the air in Mexico City is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- Indoor air in Mexico City is driest in January: heated to 21 °C, humidity indoors drops to around 39%.
- From December to January, the average daily temperature stays below 15 °C – the time when heating is usually on.
- All year round the midday sun in Mexico City climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high.
- May brings the most sunshine, with around 359 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 307 h | 49° | 63% | 39% | 22.9 °C |
| Feb | 290 h | 57° | 54% | – | 24.9 °C |
| Mar | 342 h | 68° | 46% | – | 27.7 °C |
| Apr | 343 h | 80° | 48% | – | 28 °C |
| May | 359 h | 89° | 54% | – | 28 °C |
| Jun | 295 h | 86° | 66% | – | 25.6 °C |
| Jul | 311 h | 88° | 73% | – | 24.4 °C |
| Aug | 306 h | 84° | 76% | – | 23.9 °C |
| Sep | 282 h | 73° | 77% | – | 24 °C |
| Oct | 285 h | 61° | 75% | – | 23.1 °C |
| Nov | 297 h | 51° | 67% | – | 23.6 °C |
| Dec | 290 h | 47° | 68% | 42% | 21.9 °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 Mexico City today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Mexico City reaches up to 8 – very high. Very high UV: the WHO advises avoiding the midday sun and reapplying sun protection regularly.
How dry is the air in Mexico City today?
Average humidity today: 66%. Humid air – lighter textures often feel more comfortable today.
When is the air driest in Mexico City?
Indoor air in Mexico City is driest in January: heated to 21 °C, humidity indoors drops to around 39%. From December to January, the average daily temperature stays below 15 °C – the time when heating is usually on.
When is UV strongest in Mexico City?
All year round the midday sun in Mexico City climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high. May brings the most sunshine, with around 359 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.