KandySri Lanka · South Asia · Year-round overview
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Kandy

Sri Lanka · South Asia

Kandy is most comfortable around January and February, its relatively drier stretch in a warm, humid climate.

Best time to go
Kandy travel scene
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
66°F to 85°F
Rain
19 days/mo
Sunshine
10.1 h/day
Humidity feel
Humid year-round

Month-by-month fit

Temperature

Warm by day, mild at night.

80°Ftypical Aug high
60°70°80°90°HighLow85°F78°F71°F66°FJanMarMayJulSepNovCurrent month · 80°F80°F

Precipitation

Frequent light showers across the month.

58%wet-day frequency
01234567891011Amount (in)0%25%50%75%100%93%39%JanMarMayJulSepNovCurrent month · 58%58%
AmountWet-day chance

Sunshine

Cloudier spells limit sunshine.

10.7 hAug sunshine
0 h4 h8 h12 h16 h11 h8.4 hJanMarMayJulSepNovCurrent month · 10.7 h10.7 h

Heat & humidity by month

Warm days, with some hot afternoons and occasional humid spells.

HumidAug heat feel
Air-feel chart data is unavailable for this destination. Use the selected-month dew point, temperature, rain, and sunshine context together rather than treating any one metric as total comfort.
More detailIncludes sky and daypart comfort

Cloud cover

Mostly cloudy skies.

18%Aug clear sky
0%25%50%75%100%41%JanMarMayJulSepNovCurrent month · 18%18%
ClearCloud cover

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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Kandy with Kathmandu.

Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast

Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.

Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.

Last updated: Jun 1, 2026

Data & methodology