Monday, October 19, 2026 · Thailand
Skin weather in Phuket UV index & humidity today
What today’s weather in Phuket does to your skin – based on current forecast data for UV, humidity and air quality.
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 3:10 PM local time
Today · Temperature26 to 28 °C
Low and high-
UV index
8.3
very high
Peak UV index today: 8.3 – very high.
Very high UV: the WHO advises avoiding the midday sun and reapplying sun protection regularly.
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Humidity
88%outdoors
humid
Average humidity today: 88%.
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 5.4 µg/m³.
Clean air – no extra cleansing needed.
Tomorrow
- 26 to 31 °C
- UV 3.6 · moderate
- 82% · humid
- Air quality: fair
Skin climate in Phuket through the year
When the air in Phuket is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- In Phuket the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 76% and 83%.
- All year round the midday sun in Phuket climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high.
- March brings the most sunshine, with around 326 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 319 h | 61° | 77% | – | 28.8 °C |
| Feb | 302 h | 69° | 76% | – | 29.7 °C |
| Mar | 326 h | 79° | 76% | – | 30.2 °C |
| Apr | 309 h | 88° | 80% | – | 30.1 °C |
| May | 292 h | 79° | 81% | – | 29.3 °C |
| Jun | 279 h | 75° | 80% | – | 29 °C |
| Jul | 282 h | 76° | 81% | – | 28.7 °C |
| Aug | 282 h | 84° | 81% | – | 28.5 °C |
| Sep | 259 h | 84° | 82% | – | 28.2 °C |
| Oct | 255 h | 73° | 83% | – | 28.1 °C |
| Nov | 257 h | 63° | 83% | – | 28.3 °C |
| Dec | 296 h | 59° | 80% | – | 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 Phuket today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Phuket reaches up to 8.3 – very high. Very high UV: the WHO advises avoiding the midday sun and reapplying sun protection regularly.
How dry is the air in Phuket today?
Average humidity today: 88%. Humid air – lighter textures often feel more comfortable today.
When is the air driest in Phuket?
In Phuket the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 76% and 83%.
When is UV strongest in Phuket?
All year round the midday sun in Phuket climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high. March brings the most sunshine, with around 326 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.