Climate almanac

Kandy

Central Province, Sri Lanka · 7.29°, 80.63°

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What is the climate like in Kandy?

The best time to visit Kandy is typically June, the year's most comfortable month (6.3/10). Kandy is warmest in April, when daily highs average 84°F (29°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 64°F (18°C). The wettest month is typically November and the driest is June; the year sees roughly 76 in (1930 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitJune — the year's comfort peak (6.3/10)
  • Warmest monthApril — average high 84°F (29°C)
  • Coolest monthJanuary — average low 64°F (18°C)
  • Wettest monthNovember (15 in (383 mm))
  • Driest monthJune (2.5 in (62 mm))
  • Annual precipitation76 in (1930 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
  • Records fromNuwara Eliya, 39 km away (1869-2026)