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Best time to visit · Sri Lanka
February & March and July & August are the best time to visit Kandy on the climate data: February scores 74/100, with highs around 82°F (28°C) and 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain. January, May & June and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are October – December, mainly because of rain.
Highs run from 78°F to 86°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 64.8 in (1645 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 78°F26°C | 82°F28°C | 86°F30°C | 86°F30°C | 83°F29°C | 81°F27°C | 81°F27°C | 82°F28°C | 83°F28°C | 82°F28°C | 79°F26°C | 78°F26°C |
| Avg low | 64°F18°C | 64°F18°C | 66°F19°C | 70°F21°C | 71°F22°C | 71°F22°C | 70°F21°C | 69°F21°C | 69°F21°C | 69°F20°C | 67°F20°C | 66°F19°C |
| Rain | 4.6 in116 mm | 3.5 in89 mm | 3.8 in96 mm | 6.1 in155 mm | 5.2 in133 mm | 2.9 in73 mm | 2.4 in62 mm | 2.8 in70 mm | 4.0 in101 mm | 9.0 in228 mm | 11.0 in279 mm | 9.6 in243 mm |
| Humidity | 87% | 83% | 77% | 78% | 83% | 84% | 82% | 81% | 80% | 83% | 89% | 90% |
| Cloud | 64% | 56% | 55% | 68% | 74% | 80% | 83% | 81% | 75% | 76% | 77% | 74% |
| Comfort | 67 | 74 | 68 | 55 | 59 | 67 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 50 | 45 | 46 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~297 m (974 ft) to Kandy's ~504 m (1,654 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
Temperatures barely move through the year in Kandy (highs stay between 78°F and 86°F), so rain is what really separates the seasons.
Temperatures hold fairly even, with highs of 81–86°F (27–30°C). It's the driest half, with only about 19.3 in (491 mm) of rain, 30% of the year's total. February & March and June – September feel humid, with humidity near 83%. Comfort peaks here: February & March and July & August rank with the year's best, and the season averages 69/100.
Expect steady highs of 78–86°F (26–30°C). It's the wettest half, with about 45.4 in (1154 mm) of rain, 70% of the year's total. April & May and October – January feel humid, with humidity near 87%. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (October – December), averaging 54/100.
By comfort score: 7 Good and 5 Fair. Tap a month for its own guide.
February & March and July & August are the best time to visit Kandy on the climate data: February scores 74/100, with highs around 82°F (28°C) and 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain. January, May & June and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are October – December, mainly because of rain.
November is the wettest month, averaging about 11.0 in (279 mm) of rain. July is the driest, with about 2.4 in (62 mm). The yearly total is around 64.8 in (1645 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 64°F (18°C) and highs of 78°F (26°C). The warmest is April, with average highs of 86°F (30°C).
Yes for much of the year: humidity averages 83% annually, and year-round combine warmth with 75%+ humidity, which feels sticky.
The wettest three-month stretch is October – December, with about 29.5 in (750 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is June – August, with about 8.1 in (205 mm).
Poll the group on February & March and July & August dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
