Kandy Weather in February 2026: what to expect (7.6/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in February

Even in winter, Kandy enjoys 29.0°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 29.0% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if January (7.7/10) remains theoretically better.

February ranks 2 out of 12 months in Kandy.

This month's conditions

What it's like in February

UV index

9 · very high

protection essential

Feels like

muggy at times

19°

Daylight

11.8h of daylight

Air quality

good

AQI 31

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Is February the right month?

The best month in Kandy is January (7.7/10), 0.1 pt higher than February.

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Context

Our verdict

Kandy, Sri Lanka's 2nd city in the heart of the central mountains: 125,000 inhabitants at 500m altitude. Last Sinhalese royal capital (1469-1815 before the British conquest, the Kandyan kingdom heroically resisting the Portuguese then Dutch for 300 years), cultural and religious capital of Sinhalese Buddhism.

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.

Country · Sri Lanka

🗣️LanguageCingalais

💶CurrencyRoupie sri-lankaise (Rs)

🚗DrivingLeft-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5

💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthMarch · 31°C

❄️Coolest monthJuly · 27°C

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘOctober · 83%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August

☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round

🚇Public transportGood

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Location

Where is Kandy ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context

Sri Lanka

Equatorial tropical climate with a 7.7 → 4.3 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

7.29°N · 80.64°E

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Kandy?

January is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 20.0°C lows, 0.2h of sunshine and 29.0% rainy days. The months of January & February offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Kandy get in January?

Kandy averages 0.2 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.2/10.

What is the rainiest month in Kandy?

May is the most unfavourable month with May has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Kandy in January?

In January, overnight lows reach 20.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.

Is Kandy good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Kandy scores 7.1/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 7.2/10.

When should you avoid Kandy?

May is the most difficult month to visit Kandy, with May has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Do you need sun protection in Kandy in February?

The average UV index reaches 9 in February in Kandy (very high), with about 11.8h of daylight. Protection essential.