Climate normals · 1970–2000
Kandy Climate
Kandy is a city in Sri Lanka (29) with a population of about 111,701. Its average annual temperature is 24.4°C (76°F), with roughly 2352 mm of rain per year.
24.4°C
Avg Temp
2352
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Kandy Climate
Kandy has an average annual temperature of 24.4°C (76°F) and receives about 2352 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
24.4°C
Avg Temp
2352
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23° / 73° | 175 mm |
| February | 24° / 75° | 116 mm |
| March | 25° / 77° | 127 mm |
| April | 26° / 78° | 160 mm |
| May | 25° / 78° | 204 mm |
| June | 25° / 77° | 162 mm |
| July | 25° / 76° | 158 mm |
| August | 25° / 76° | 148 mm |
| September | 25° / 76° | 159 mm |
| October | 24° / 76° | 324 mm |
| November | 24° / 75° | 343 mm |
| December | 23° / 74° | 276 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Kandy
The most comfortable months to visit Kandy are typically February, March and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is April (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near 18°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Kandy are typically February, March and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Kandy, Sri Lanka has an average annual temperature of 24.4°C and about 2352 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is January.
In April, the hottest month, daily highs in Kandy average about 31°C (87°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.