Kandy Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Kandy temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C (88°F) in March to a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in January.

Nighttime temperatures range from 22°C (72°F) in March to 19°C (66°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Kandy experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1969 mm (78 in) of precipitation annually. The seasons in Kandy bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 322 mm (13 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 16 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 99 mm (3.9 in) over 5 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Kandy Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

In Kandy, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 6.6 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. July sees a soft sun for only 2.2 hours per average day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kandy.

The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 87%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) in April, October and November to 3 m/s (6 knots) in June, July and August. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)