Kandy weather
At 12:45 AM local time it was cloudy and 21°C (70°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 PM (3.1 mm total). Best months for weather: Jun–Sep, Jan–Mar. Kandy sits 499 m (1,637 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 4%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 PM (3.1 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–Sep, Jan–MarOff season Oct–Dec
About Kandy weather
Is it raining in Kandy right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 21° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 PM (3.1 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Kandy this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 28–30° and lows of 19–22°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Kandy lately?
In the past 7 days, Kandy had 6 rainy days and 81.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kandy?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Kandy weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kandy?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kandy is Jun–Sep, Jan–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Dec tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (80°F) in December to 32°C (89°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Kandy?
November is the wettest month, with about 279 mm (11.0 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 62 mm (2.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Kandy?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (89°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (80°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months