Start of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Kandy in February
Kandy edges warmer than January, with highs of 82°F (28°C), lows of 64°F (18°C) and about 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain.
February opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 74/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 82°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 64°F (18°C)
- Rain
- 3.5 in (89 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 56%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 46 min
- Comfort score
- 74/100 · Good
What February feels like
Days are warm, averaging 82°F (28°C).
Nights cool to an average low of 64°F (18°C).
With 83% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Some rain is likely, about 3.5 in (89 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around February
February is one of Kandy's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: February & March and July & August.
- Comfort improves from 67/100 in January to 74/100.
- February sits inside the Dec – Apr window our Sri Lanka: Rock Forts to the South Coast route recommends.
What to pack for February
- Light, breathable clothes82°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Quick-dry fabrics83% average humidity
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.5 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Kandy in February
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue
Huge white Buddha on a hill overlooking the city.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
147 acres of palms, orchids, giant bamboo and a vast Javan fig tree.
Why now February scores 74/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Sri Krishna Dosai
Busy vegetarian South Indian canteen in central Kandy turning out crisp dosas, vadai and sambar at low prices.
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Sri Lanka's holiest Buddhist site, housing a tooth of the Buddha beside Kandy Lake.
Why now Highs near 82°F and 3.5 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Kandyan dance show
Evening performance of drumming, acrobatic dance and fire-walking at the Kandy Lake Club.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in February
- Ella in February~41 mi · highs 75°F, 4.2 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Sigiriya & Dambulla in February~47 mi · highs 84°F, 2.8 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, drier
- Galle in February~91 mi · highs 83°F, 3.3 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~297 m to Kandy's ~504 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Kandy in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Kandy?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 74/100. Expect highs of 82°F (28°C) and 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain. February is inside the Dec – Apr window our Sri Lanka: Rock Forts to the South Coast route recommends.
How hot is Kandy in February?
Average highs are 82°F (28°C) and average lows 64°F (18°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Kandy in February?
Some: about 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 64.8 in (1645 mm).
What should I pack for Kandy in February?
Bring light, breathable clothes (82°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), quick-dry fabrics (83% average humidity), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.5 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in February
- Sri Lanka: Rock Forts to the South Coast Dec – Apr
Planning Kandy in February?
Share this February plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.