Kandy, Sri LankaQuick decision
When to visit Kandy?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
68°F–82°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 68°F | 82°F | 29% | 0.1in | 11.1h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 68°F | 84°F | 29% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 70°F | 88°F | 39% | 0.1in | 11.6h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ April | 72°F | 88°F | 66% | 0.2in | 11.2h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ May | 72°F | 82°F | 81% | 0.3in | 10.1h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ June | 72°F | 82°F | 74% | 0.1in | 10.9h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ July | 72°F | 81°F | 74% | 0.2in | 10.8h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ August | 70°F | 81°F | 69% | 0.2in | 10.9h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ September | 70°F | 82°F | 75% | 0.2in | 10.6h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 70°F | 81°F | 83% | 0.3in | 9.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 70°F | 81°F | 80% | 0.4in | 8.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 68°F | 81°F | 53% | 0.2in | 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°F, 62% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 27°F, 72% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 27°F, 79% rainy days, 9.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 28°F, 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°F. 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°F.
In winter, the average score is 8.1/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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