When is the best time to go to Kandy
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kandy, Sri Lanka. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Kandy
Kandy weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kandy are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 86mm | 7.3hrs | 12.5hrs |
Warm, humid and a little damp weather often prevails in Kandy during the month of January
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kandy, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Kandy and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Kandy with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 82mm | 8hrs | 12.6hrs |
February in Kandy is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kandy, with some very good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Kandy and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kandy with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 90mm | 8.6hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Kandy is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kandy, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Kandy and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kandy with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 214mm | 7.8hrs | 13hrs |
Kandy's weather in April is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kandy for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Kandy and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kandy with around 214mm 8.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 164mm | 6.3hrs | 13.2hrs |
May is a wet, humid month in Kandy and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kandy for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Kandy and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kandy with around 164mm 6.5 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 118mm | 6hrs | 12.5hrs |
Hot, humid and damp weather often prevails in Kandy during the month of June
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kandy for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Kandy and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kandy with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 119mm | 5.8hrs | 12.6hrs |
July in Kandy is generally damp with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kandy for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July 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 (70°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kandy with around 119mm 4.7 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 116mm | 6hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Kandy is characteristically hot, humid and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kandy for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Kandy and is typically the 5th 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.
On average August is the 5th wettest 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.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 155mm | 6hrs | 13hrs |
Kandy's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kandy for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Kandy and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kandy with around 155mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 297mm | 6.1hrs | 13.2hrs |
October is a very wet, humid month in Kandy and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kandy for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Kandy and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kandy with around 297mm 11.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 303mm | 6.1hrs | 12.5hrs |
November is a very wet, humid month in Kandy and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kandy for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Kandy and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kandy with around 303mm 11.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 212mm | 6.3hrs | 12.6hrs |
December in Kandy is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kandy for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Kandy and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kandy with around 212mm 8.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
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 |
| Warmest sea: | April | 29.9°C 85.8°F |
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