Monday, October 19, 2026 · Bulgaria
Skin weather in Sofia UV index, humidity & pollen today
What today’s weather in Sofia does to your skin – based on current forecast data for UV, humidity, pollen and air quality.
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 11:10 AM local time
Today · Temperature10 to 17 °C
Low and high-
UV index
4
moderate
Peak UV index today: 4 – moderate.
From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
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Humidity
37%indoors when heated
dry
Outdoors 62% humidity – heat it to 21 °C and only around 37% 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
38EAQI
fair
European Air Quality Index up to 38 – fair. Fine dust (PM2.5) averages 18.9 µg/m³.
Clean air – no extra cleansing needed.
Tomorrow
- 7 to 18 °C
- UV 4 · moderate
- 37% · dry
- Pollen: none
- Air quality: fair
Skin climate in Sofia through the year
When the air in Sofia is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- Indoor air in Sofia is driest in January: heated to 21 °C, humidity indoors drops to around 24%.
- From October to April, the average daily temperature stays below 15 °C – the time when heating is usually on.
- From April to September, 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.
- July brings the most sunshine, with around 408 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 193 h | 26° | 81% | 24% | 6.6 °C |
| Feb | 220 h | 34° | 73% | 24% | 9.6 °C |
| Mar | 267 h | 44° | 68% | 27% | 12.4 °C |
| Apr | 299 h | 57° | 70% | 36% | 16.3 °C |
| May | 336 h | 66° | 73% | – | 20.9 °C |
| Jun | 376 h | 71° | 72% | – | 26.7 °C |
| Jul | 408 h | 69° | 63% | – | 30.2 °C |
| Aug | 378 h | 61° | 63% | – | 29.6 °C |
| Sep | 298 h | 50° | 68% | – | 24.5 °C |
| Oct | 248 h | 38° | 75% | 41% | 18.5 °C |
| Nov | 177 h | 28° | 82% | 35% | 12.6 °C |
| Dec | 170 h | 24° | 86% | 28% | 7.8 °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 Sofia today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Sofia reaches up to 4 – moderate. From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
How dry is the air in Sofia today?
Outdoors 62% humidity – heat it to 21 °C and only around 37% is left indoors. Dry air draws moisture from your skin – a richer moisturiser makes sense today.
How high is the pollen count in Sofia today?
No significant pollen today.
When is the air driest in Sofia?
Indoor air in Sofia is driest in January: heated to 21 °C, humidity indoors drops to around 24%. From October to April, the average daily temperature stays below 15 °C – the time when heating is usually on.
When is UV strongest in Sofia?
From April to September, 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. July brings the most sunshine, with around 408 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.