Climate of Kandy, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Point-value climate at Kandy (Kandy, Sri Lanka). Population approximately 111,701.
Located in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Kandy has a tropical climate. Population approximately 111,701. Monthly average temperatures range from 23.3°C / 73.9°F in January to 26°C / 78.8°F in April, with rainfall varying from 117 mm / 4.6 in (February) to 337 mm / 13.3 in (November) — about 2216 mm / 87.2 in across the year. Kandy is the capital of Kandy. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kandy's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.3°C73.9°F | 177 mm7″ | Tropical |
| February | 24.2°C75.6°F | 117 mm4.6″ | Tropical |
| March | 25.4°C77.7°F | 121 mm4.8″ | Tropical |
| April | 26°C78.8°F | 147 mm5.8″ | Tropical |
| May | 25.8°C78.4°F | 181 mm7.1″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.3°C77.5°F | 132 mm5.2″ | Tropical |
| July | 25°C77°F | 137 mm5.4″ | Tropical |
| August | 25°C77°F | 130 mm5.1″ | Tropical |
| September | 24.9°C76.8°F | 146 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| October | 24.6°C76.3°F | 308 mm12.1″ | Tropical |
| November | 24.2°C75.6°F | 337 mm13.3″ | Tropical |
| December | 23.7°C74.7°F | 283 mm11.1″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kandy?
Kandy does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Kandy's warmest month is April at an average of 26°C / 78.8°F, and its driest month is February with about 117 mm / 4.6 in of rain.
What is the climate of Kandy?
Kandy, in Kandy, Sri Lanka, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 23.3°C / 73.9°F in January to 26°C / 78.8°F in April. Annual rainfall is approximately 2216 mm / 87.2 in, with the wettest month being November (337 mm / 13.3 in) and the driest February (117 mm / 4.6 in).
What is the average temperature in Kandy in April?
The average temperature in Kandy in April is 26°C / 78.8°F, with rainfall of about 147 mm / 5.8 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Kandy?
The driest month in Kandy is February, with about 117 mm / 4.6 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 24.2°C / 75.6°F.
When is the wettest month in Kandy?
The wettest month in Kandy is November, with approximately 337 mm / 13.3 in of average monthly rainfall.