Kandy, Sri LankaQuick decision
When to visit Kandy?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
20°C–28°C in January
🌧 Least rain
29% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
October (83%)
📅 Best score
8.4/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Temple of the ToothYear-round — sacred Buddha relic, Esala Perahera (Jul–Aug).
Royal Botanic GardensYear-round — Peradeniya, 60 ha of tropical species.
Kandy-Ella trainYear-round — one of the world's most beautiful train rides, 6h.
Tea plantationsJan–Mar — Nuwara Eliya plantation visits, tastings.
Monthly climate data
Kandy weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 20°C | 28°C | 29% | 2.6 | 11.1h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 20°C | 29°C | 29% | 1.6 | 11.7h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 21°C | 31°C | 39% | 2.1 | 11.6h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ April | 22°C | 31°C | 66% | 4.5 | 11.2h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ May | 22°C | 28°C | 81% | 7.0 | 10.1h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ June | 22°C | 28°C | 74% | 3.3 | 10.9h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ July | 22°C | 27°C | 74% | 4.0 | 10.8h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ August | 21°C | 27°C | 69% | 4.4 | 10.9h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ September | 21°C | 28°C | 75% | 4.0 | 10.6h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 21°C | 27°C | 83% | 8.8 | 9.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 21°C | 27°C | 80% | 11.2 | 8.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 20°C | 27°C | 53% | 4.3 | 10.3h | 7.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 30°C, 62% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 27°C, 72% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 27°C, 79% rainy days, 9.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 28°C, 37% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.
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FAQ
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January is ideal with 29% rainy days and 28°C. The months of January & February offer comparable conditions.
October is the wettest month with 83% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 8.1/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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