Kandy weather in April (Kandy District, Sri Lanka)

How does the weather in Kandy usually fare in April? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of April in Kandy typically includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 31°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 21°C. While these temperatures are averages, expect some days to be hotter. Choose light, airy clothing to handle the warmth effectively.

Precipitation

Kandy in April usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 217 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 13 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 157 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Kandy. February typically offers the best circumstances. While April, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kandy climate page with graphs.

 

Kandy, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 217 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 157 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (20 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in Sri Lanka in April

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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