Monday, October 19, 2026 · Saudi Arabia
Skin weather in Riyadh UV index & humidity today
What today’s weather in Riyadh 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 · Temperature23 to 37 °C
Low and high-
UV index
7.1
high
Peak UV index today: 7.1 – high.
From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
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Humidity
18%outdoors
very dry
Average humidity today: 18%.
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
490EAQI
extremely poor
European Air Quality Index up to 490 – extremely poor. Fine dust (PM2.5) averages 93.5 µg/m³.
Fine dust settles on the skin – cleanse thoroughly but gently in the evening.
Tomorrow
- 24 to 37 °C
- UV 7 · high
- 21% · very dry
- Air quality: extremely poor
Skin climate in Riyadh through the year
When the air in Riyadh is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- In Riyadh the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 11% and 51%.
- From February to November, 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 371 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 290 h | 44° | 51% | – | 20.6 °C |
| Feb | 281 h | 52° | 38% | – | 23.3 °C |
| Mar | 333 h | 62° | 29% | – | 28.7 °C |
| Apr | 340 h | 75° | 24% | – | 33.9 °C |
| May | 371 h | 84° | 16% | – | 39.5 °C |
| Jun | 362 h | 89° | 11% | – | 43.2 °C |
| Jul | 368 h | 87° | 12% | – | 44 °C |
| Aug | 370 h | 79° | 14% | – | 43.7 °C |
| Sep | 340 h | 68° | 15% | – | 40.8 °C |
| Oct | 332 h | 56° | 21% | – | 35.5 °C |
| Nov | 299 h | 46° | 34% | – | 29 °C |
| Dec | 289 h | 42° | 44% | – | 22.9 °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 Riyadh today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Riyadh reaches up to 7.1 – high. From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
How dry is the air in Riyadh today?
Average humidity today: 18%. Dry air draws moisture from your skin – a richer moisturiser makes sense today.
When is the air driest in Riyadh?
In Riyadh the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 11% and 51%.
When is UV strongest in Riyadh?
From February to November, 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 371 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.