Monday, October 19, 2026 · Kenya
Skin weather in Nairobi UV index & humidity today
What today’s weather in Nairobi does to your skin – based on current forecast data for UV, humidity and air quality.
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 11:10 AM local time
Today · Temperature17 to 27 °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
63%outdoors
humid
Average humidity today: 63%.
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 10 µg/m³.
Clean air – no extra cleansing needed.
Tomorrow
- 17 to 28 °C
- UV 9.7 · very high
- 61% · humid
- Air quality: moderate
Skin climate in Nairobi through the year
When the air in Nairobi is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- In Nairobi the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 60% and 76%.
- All year round the midday sun in Nairobi climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high.
- January brings the most sunshine, with around 344 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 344 h | 70° | 66% | – | 25.9 °C |
| Feb | 315 h | 78° | 60% | – | 27 °C |
| Mar | 334 h | 88° | 61% | – | 26.8 °C |
| Apr | 305 h | 79° | 76% | – | 24.7 °C |
| May | 319 h | 70° | 76% | – | 23.5 °C |
| Jun | 280 h | 65° | 72% | – | 22.6 °C |
| Jul | 257 h | 67° | 71% | – | 22.2 °C |
| Aug | 261 h | 75° | 68% | – | 22.7 °C |
| Sep | 300 h | 86° | 65% | – | 24.6 °C |
| Oct | 327 h | 82° | 62% | – | 25.5 °C |
| Nov | 307 h | 72° | 72% | – | 23.7 °C |
| Dec | 330 h | 68° | 72% | – | 24.4 °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 Nairobi today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Nairobi 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 Nairobi today?
Average humidity today: 63%. Humid air – lighter textures often feel more comfortable today.
When is the air driest in Nairobi?
In Nairobi the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 60% and 76%.
When is UV strongest in Nairobi?
All year round the midday sun in Nairobi climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high. January brings the most sunshine, with around 344 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.