Kandy Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Kandy, despite its higher elevation, still has a tropical rainforest climate. Only the average temperatures are a few degrees lower than in the rest of the country. Due to its inland location, the likelihood of tropical storms or hurricanes are small, but it still can happen occasionally.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Kandy temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in March to a comfortable 27°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 19°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Kandy experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1969 mm 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 of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 16 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 99 mm 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
Sunshine over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s in April, October and November to 3 m/s in June, July and August.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Kandy in Sri Lanka
Kandy has high temperatures year round ranging between 26°C and 30°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Kandy occurs in the months of April, October, November and December.
November tops the wettest month list with 322 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 99 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 198 hours of sunshine.
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