Monday, October 19, 2026 · Iceland
Skin weather in Reykjavik UV index, humidity & pollen today
What today’s weather in Reykjavik does to your skin – based on current forecast data for UV, humidity, pollen and air quality.
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 8:10 AM local time
Today · Temperature4 to 8 °C
Low and high-
UV index
0.9
low
Peak UV index today: 0.9 – low.
Up to UV 2, the WHO says most people need no sun protection.
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Humidity
29%indoors when heated
very dry
Outdoors 74% humidity – heat it to 21 °C and only around 29% is left indoors.
Dry air draws moisture from your skin – a richer moisturiser makes sense today.
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Pollen
None
No significant pollen today.
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Air quality
33EAQI
fair
European Air Quality Index up to 33 – fair. Fine dust (PM2.5) averages 3.8 µg/m³.
Clean air – no extra cleansing needed.
Tomorrow
- 3 to 7 °C
- UV 1.1 · low
- 26% · very dry
- Pollen: none
- Air quality: fair
Skin climate in Reykjavik through the year
When the air in Reykjavik is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- Indoor air in Reykjavik is driest in January: heated to 21 °C, humidity indoors drops to around 21%.
- All year round the average daily temperature stays below 15 °C – heating is almost always on.
- From June to July, 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.
- May brings the most sunshine, with around 352 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 h | 5° | 80% | 21% | 2.2 °C |
| Feb | 98 h | 13° | 81% | 23% | 3.6 °C |
| Mar | 200 h | 23° | 78% | 24% | 4.2 °C |
| Apr | 275 h | 35° | 79% | 28% | 7.1 °C |
| May | 352 h | 45° | 79% | 33% | 9.7 °C |
| Jun | 328 h | 49° | 81% | 39% | 11.4 °C |
| Jul | 314 h | 47° | 85% | 47% | 13.8 °C |
| Aug | 276 h | 40° | 84% | 46% | 13.9 °C |
| Sep | 212 h | 28° | 83% | 38% | 11.1 °C |
| Oct | 142 h | 16° | 83% | 30% | 7.1 °C |
| Nov | 62 h | 7° | 80% | 26% | 5 °C |
| Dec | 38 h | 3° | 80% | 22% | 2.4 °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 Reykjavik today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Reykjavik reaches up to 0.9 – low. Up to UV 2, the WHO says most people need no sun protection.
How dry is the air in Reykjavik today?
Outdoors 74% humidity – heat it to 21 °C and only around 29% is left indoors. Dry air draws moisture from your skin – a richer moisturiser makes sense today.
How high is the pollen count in Reykjavik today?
No significant pollen today.
When is the air driest in Reykjavik?
Indoor air in Reykjavik is driest in January: heated to 21 °C, humidity indoors drops to around 21%. All year round the average daily temperature stays below 15 °C – heating is almost always on.
When is UV strongest in Reykjavik?
From June to July, 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. May brings the most sunshine, with around 352 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.