Our verdict
The best time to visit Kandy is June-August
In summer, temperatures can reach as high as 34℃ (93℉) in the middle of the day. The coldest it usually gets in winter-time in Kandy is around 17℃ (62℉).
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Kandy, or you’re just afraid of the dark, the days in June are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset. To stay dry, avoid travelling to Kandy in October – It’s the wettest month of the year.
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Kandy seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Kandy as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Kandy is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Kandy
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Kandy for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Kandy climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Kandy for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Kandy in January
- Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 38mm (1") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kandy in January, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Kandy in February
- Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 59mm (2") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kandy in February, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Kandy in March
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 72mm (3") over 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kandy in March, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Kandy in April
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 152mm (6") over 27 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kandy in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Kandy in May
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 1 days
- Average rainfall: 163mm (6") over 29 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kandy in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Kandy in June
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 1 days
- Average rainfall: 54mm (2") over 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kandy in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Kandy in July
- Average temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 69mm (3") over 24 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kandy in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Kandy in August
- Average temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 81mm (3") over 26 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kandy in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Kandy in September
- Average temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 118mm (5") over 23 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kandy in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
Kandy in October
- Average temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 301mm (12") over 27 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kandy in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Kandy in November
- Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 216mm (9") over 26 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kandy in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Kandy in December
- Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
- Average humidity: 84%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 118mm (5") over 23 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kandy in December, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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