Monday, October 19, 2026 · China
Skin weather in Shanghai UV index & humidity today
What today’s weather in Shanghai does to your skin – based on current forecast data for UV, humidity and air quality.
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 4:10 PM local time
Today · Temperature21 to 24 °C
Low and high-
UV index
3.6
moderate
Peak UV index today: 3.6 – moderate.
From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
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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
39EAQI
fair
European Air Quality Index up to 39 – fair. Fine dust (PM2.5) averages 20.4 µg/m³.
Clean air – no extra cleansing needed.
Tomorrow
- 22 to 26 °C
- UV 6 · high
- 88% · humid
- Air quality: poor
Skin climate in Shanghai through the year
When the air in Shanghai is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- Indoor air in Shanghai is driest in January: heated to 21 °C, humidity indoors drops to around 27%.
- From November to March, the average daily temperature stays below 15 °C – the time when heating is usually on.
- From March to October, 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.
- August brings the most sunshine, with around 321 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 219 h | 38° | 70% | 27% | 10 °C |
| Feb | 163 h | 45° | 74% | 31% | 10.3 °C |
| Mar | 210 h | 56° | 73% | 42% | 16.1 °C |
| Apr | 234 h | 68° | 73% | – | 20.8 °C |
| May | 266 h | 78° | 74% | – | 24.9 °C |
| Jun | 206 h | 82° | 82% | – | 28.2 °C |
| Jul | 281 h | 80° | 80% | – | 32.8 °C |
| Aug | 321 h | 73° | 78% | – | 33.2 °C |
| Sep | 242 h | 61° | 80% | – | 29.5 °C |
| Oct | 223 h | 49° | 76% | – | 23.9 °C |
| Nov | 209 h | 40° | 72% | 50% | 18.6 °C |
| Dec | 224 h | 35° | 68% | 30% | 11.6 °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 Shanghai today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Shanghai reaches up to 3.6 – moderate. From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
How dry is the air in Shanghai today?
Average humidity today: 88%. Humid air – lighter textures often feel more comfortable today.
When is the air driest in Shanghai?
Indoor air in Shanghai is driest in January: heated to 21 °C, humidity indoors drops to around 27%. From November to March, the average daily temperature stays below 15 °C – the time when heating is usually on.
When is UV strongest in Shanghai?
From March to October, 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. August brings the most sunshine, with around 321 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.