Kandy Weather in August
What's the weather like in Kandy (Central) in August 2024?
The climate in Kandy during August can be summarized as hot, humid and damp.
August is in the summer in Kandy and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 27.5°C 81.5°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 20.7°C 69.3°F |
| Average temperature | 24.1°C 75.4°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 116 mm 4.5 ins |
| Rainy days | 11 days |
| Sea temperature | 27.9°C 82.2°F |
| Humidity | 77% |
| Windspeed | 14.4kph 9 mph |
On average August is the 4th driest month of the year in Kandy with around 116mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
August temperatures in Kandy
August rainfall
August hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kandy in August 2024.
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Kandy weather stats
| Hottest month: | April | 30°C 86°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 82mm 3.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 8.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 27.1°C 80.8°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 303mm 11.9ins |
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