Kandy · SpringMonth summary
Kandy weather in March
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
70°F – 88°F
🌧 Rainy days
39% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Kandy in March?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: March is a good time to visit Kandy. January remains slightly better (+0.7 pts).
By trip type
Kandy in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in March
Spring marks the start of the good season in Kandy. Temperatures rise (31°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 39% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if January (8.4/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ 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 March, Kandy averages 88°F, 39% rainy days and 11.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.7/10.
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Comparison
March vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -3°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -10%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Kandy in March
Is March a good time to visit Kandy?
March is an excellent time to visit Kandy (score 7.7/10). With 88°F, 11.6h of sunshine and 39% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Kandy in March?
With 88°F max and 11.6h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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