Monday, October 19, 2026 · Papua New Guinea
Skin weather in Port Moresby UV index & humidity today
What today’s weather in Port Moresby does to your skin – based on current forecast data for UV, humidity and air quality.
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 6:10 PM local time
Today · Temperature22 to 32 °C
Low and high-
UV index
9.4
very high
Peak UV index today: 9.4 – very high.
Very high UV: the WHO advises avoiding the midday sun and reapplying sun protection regularly.
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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
23EAQI
fair
European Air Quality Index up to 23 – fair. Fine dust (PM2.5) averages 10.9 µg/m³.
Clean air – no extra cleansing needed.
Tomorrow
- 24 to 31 °C
- UV 9.4 · very high
- 76% · humid
- Air quality: fair
Skin climate in Port Moresby through the year
When the air in Port Moresby is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- In Port Moresby the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 81% and 85%.
- All year round the midday sun in Port Moresby climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high.
- November brings the most sunshine, with around 327 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 277 h | 78° | 81% | – | 30.6 °C |
| Feb | 239 h | 86° | 81% | – | 30.4 °C |
| Mar | 281 h | 83° | 83% | – | 30.2 °C |
| Apr | 263 h | 71° | 84% | – | 29.9 °C |
| May | 274 h | 62° | 85% | – | 29.5 °C |
| Jun | 295 h | 57° | 84% | – | 29.1 °C |
| Jul | 306 h | 59° | 83% | – | 28.8 °C |
| Aug | 318 h | 67° | 81% | – | 28.9 °C |
| Sep | 309 h | 78° | 81% | – | 29.5 °C |
| Oct | 326 h | 90° | 83% | – | 29.9 °C |
| Nov | 327 h | 80° | 82% | – | 30.5 °C |
| Dec | 310 h | 76° | 81% | – | 30.7 °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 Port Moresby today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Port Moresby reaches up to 9.4 – very high. Very high UV: the WHO advises avoiding the midday sun and reapplying sun protection regularly.
How dry is the air in Port Moresby today?
Average humidity today: 74%. Humid air – lighter textures often feel more comfortable today.
When is the air driest in Port Moresby?
In Port Moresby the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 81% and 85%.
When is UV strongest in Port Moresby?
All year round the midday sun in Port Moresby climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high. November brings the most sunshine, with around 327 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.