Monday, October 19, 2026 · Egypt
Skin weather in Sharm el-Sheikh UV index & humidity today
What today’s weather in Sharm el-Sheikh 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 · Temperature21 to 29 °C
Low and high-
UV index
5.9
high
Peak UV index today: 5.9 – high.
From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
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Humidity
47%outdoors
balanced
Average humidity today: 47%.
Balanced humidity – your usual routine works well.
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Pollen
–
No pollen forecast is available for this region.
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Air quality
45EAQI
moderate
European Air Quality Index up to 45 – moderate. Fine dust (PM2.5) averages 9 µg/m³.
Fine dust settles on the skin – cleanse thoroughly but gently in the evening.
Tomorrow
- 21 to 28 °C
- UV 5 · moderate
- 55% · balanced
- Air quality: moderate
Skin climate in Sharm el-Sheikh through the year
When the air in Sharm el-Sheikh is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- In Sharm el-Sheikh the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 27% and 44%.
- From February 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.
- May brings the most sunshine, with around 390 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 300 h | 41° | 43% | – | 24 °C |
| Feb | 282 h | 49° | 39% | – | 23.9 °C |
| Mar | 342 h | 59° | 33% | – | 27.8 °C |
| Apr | 354 h | 71° | 27% | – | 32.9 °C |
| May | 390 h | 81° | 27% | – | 36.1 °C |
| Jun | 383 h | 85° | 27% | – | 39.2 °C |
| Jul | 388 h | 84° | 30% | – | 40 °C |
| Aug | 372 h | 76° | 32% | – | 40.6 °C |
| Sep | 337 h | 64° | 33% | – | 38.1 °C |
| Oct | 331 h | 52° | 38% | – | 34.2 °C |
| Nov | 293 h | 43° | 41% | – | 30 °C |
| Dec | 289 h | 39° | 44% | – | 25.5 °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 Sharm el-Sheikh today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Sharm el-Sheikh reaches up to 5.9 – high. From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
How dry is the air in Sharm el-Sheikh today?
Average humidity today: 47%. Balanced humidity – your usual routine works well.
When is the air driest in Sharm el-Sheikh?
In Sharm el-Sheikh the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 27% and 44%.
When is UV strongest in Sharm el-Sheikh?
From February 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. May brings the most sunshine, with around 390 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.