The month in detail
What to expect in March
In March, Kandy sees 31°C during the day with 0.3h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (15% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
March ranks 11 out of 12 months in Kandy. Compared to February: +2°C daytime.
This month's conditions
What it's like in March
UV index
9 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
muggy at times
19°
Daylight
12.0h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 35
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Is March the right month?
The best month in Kandy is January (8.0/10), 3.0 pts higher than March.
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Plan your trip
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 · 46%
🏛️ 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 LankaEquatorial tropical climate with a 8.0 → 4.7 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 13.0% 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 7.5/10.
What is the rainiest month in Kandy?
April is the most unfavourable month with April 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 7.4/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 7.5/10.
When should you avoid Kandy?
April is the most difficult month to visit Kandy, with April 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 March?
The average UV index reaches 9 in March in Kandy (very high), with about 12.0h of daylight. Protection essential.