Climate of Kandy, Sri Lanka
Area-weighted average across Kandy. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Kandy, a subdivision of Sri Lanka, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 22.3°C / 72.1°F in January to 25°C / 77°F in April, with rainfall from 130 mm / 5.1 in to 331 mm / 13 in depending on the season (2354 mm / 92.7 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.3°C72.1°F | 220 mm8.7″ | Tropical |
| February | 23.1°C73.6°F | 130 mm5.1″ | Tropical |
| March | 24.2°C75.6°F | 131 mm5.2″ | Tropical |
| April | 25°C77°F | 183 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| May | 25°C77°F | 182 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| June | 24.5°C76.1°F | 135 mm5.3″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.2°C75.6°F | 140 mm5.5″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.1°C75.4°F | 135 mm5.3″ | Tropical |
| September | 24.1°C75.4°F | 147 mm5.8″ | Tropical |
| October | 23.7°C74.7°F | 302 mm11.9″ | Tropical |
| November | 23.2°C73.8°F | 331 mm13″ | Tropical |
| December | 22.6°C72.7°F | 318 mm12.5″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kandy?
Kandy, Sri Lanka does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is April at 25°C / 77°F, and the driest is February at 130 mm / 5.1 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Kandy?
Kandy, Sri Lanka has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 22.3°C / 72.1°F in January to 25°C / 77°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 2354 mm / 92.7 in, with the wettest month being November (331 mm / 13 in) and the driest February (130 mm / 5.1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Kandy?
The hottest month in Kandy is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 25°C / 77°F.
What is the coldest month in Kandy?
The coldest month in Kandy is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 22.3°C / 72.1°F.
When does it rain most in Kandy?
The wettest month in Kandy is November, averaging about 331 mm / 13 in of rainfall. The driest is February with about 130 mm / 5.1 in.