Best Time to Visit Kandy
Best time: Feb, Mar, Apr, Aug.
Mar is warmest (30.1°C high); Nov is rainiest (346 mm).
Kandy weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.3 | 17.6 | 207 | 8.1 |
| Feb | 28.8 | 17.8 | 128 | 9.1 |
| Mar | 30.1 | 18.7 | 133 | 9.9 |
| Apr | 30 | 20 | 181 | 9.4 |
| May | 28.8 | 20.9 | 202 | 8.5 |
| Jun | 27.6 | 21 | 147 | 7.9 |
| Jul | 27.2 | 20.8 | 150 | 7.8 |
| Aug | 27.4 | 20.5 | 146 | 8.5 |
| Sep | 27.7 | 20.1 | 155 | 9 |
| Oct | 27.7 | 19.7 | 318 | 8.6 |
| Nov | 27.2 | 19.4 | 346 | 7.9 |
| Dec | 26.9 | 18.6 | 302 | 7.4 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: FebMarAprAug
Beaches: MarAprFebSep
Hiking: JanFebDecNov
Sightseeing: FebMarAugSep
Kandy quick facts
What to pack
Wet months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kandy?
Feb, Mar, Apr, Aug.
What is the rainiest month?
Nov, about 346 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Mar, with average highs of 30.1°C.
Where to stay
See Kandy hotels · Book Kandy tours & activities
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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