Monday, October 19, 2026 · South Africa
Skin weather in Pretoria UV index & humidity today
What today’s weather in Pretoria 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 · Temperature18 to 31 °C
Low and high-
UV index
8.9
very high
Peak UV index today: 8.9 – very high.
Very high UV: the WHO advises avoiding the midday sun and reapplying sun protection regularly.
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Humidity
33%outdoors
dry
Average humidity today: 33%.
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
55EAQI
moderate
European Air Quality Index up to 55 – moderate. Fine dust (PM2.5) averages 6.9 µg/m³.
Fine dust settles on the skin – cleanse thoroughly but gently in the evening.
Tomorrow
- 13 to 29 °C
- UV 9.2 · very high
- 25% · very dry
- Air quality: poor
Skin climate in Pretoria through the year
When the air in Pretoria is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- Indoor air in Pretoria is driest in July: heated to 21 °C, humidity indoors drops to around 26%.
- From June to July, the average daily temperature stays below 15 °C – the time when heating is usually on.
- From August to April, the midday sun climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is then shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high.
- January brings the most sunshine, with around 345 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 345 h | 86° | 66% | – | 28.2 °C |
| Feb | 287 h | 78° | 69% | – | 27.9 °C |
| Mar | 324 h | 67° | 66% | – | 27.5 °C |
| Apr | 278 h | 55° | 65% | – | 24.6 °C |
| May | 300 h | 45° | 58% | – | 23.1 °C |
| Jun | 287 h | 41° | 52% | 29% | 20.5 °C |
| Jul | 297 h | 43° | 47% | 26% | 20.5 °C |
| Aug | 314 h | 50° | 42% | – | 23.9 °C |
| Sep | 320 h | 62° | 41% | – | 27.7 °C |
| Oct | 333 h | 74° | 49% | – | 28.1 °C |
| Nov | 310 h | 83° | 62% | – | 27.4 °C |
| Dec | 322 h | 88° | 68% | – | 27.6 °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 Pretoria today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Pretoria reaches up to 8.9 – very high. Very high UV: the WHO advises avoiding the midday sun and reapplying sun protection regularly.
How dry is the air in Pretoria today?
Average humidity today: 33%. Dry air draws moisture from your skin – a richer moisturiser makes sense today.
When is the air driest in Pretoria?
Indoor air in Pretoria is driest in July: heated to 21 °C, humidity indoors drops to around 26%. From June to July, the average daily temperature stays below 15 °C – the time when heating is usually on.
When is UV strongest in Pretoria?
From August to April, the midday sun climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is then shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high. January brings the most sunshine, with around 345 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.