Kandy · AutumnMonth summary
Kandy weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
70°F – 81°F
🌧 Rainy days
83% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Kandy in October?
✅ 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 October (7.0/10). January scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Kandy in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in October
Autumn in Kandy is often underrated: 27°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. With 83% 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 °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 October, Kandy averages 81°F, 83% rainy days and 9.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
October vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -54%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Kandy in October
Is October a good time to visit Kandy?
October is an acceptable time for Kandy (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (8.4/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Kandy in October?
Yes, 83% of days see rain in October. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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