Kandy · SummerMonth summary
Kandy weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
21°C – 27°C
🌧 Rainy days
69% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Kandy in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in August (7.3/10). January scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Kandy in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Cultural sites less crowded than peak season — more enjoyable visits Summer in Kandy brings pleasant temperatures (27°C) and long sunny days (10.9h of sunshine). With 69% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (8.4/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Kandy averages 27°C, 69% rainy days and 10.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
August vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -40%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Kandy in August
Is August a good time to visit Kandy?
August is an acceptable time for Kandy (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (8.4/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Kandy in August?
Yes, 69% of days see rain in August. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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