AI-generatedKandy at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Feb
- Warmest month
- Mar · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,080 h
- Rain a year
- 2,277 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 500 m
Climate in Kandy
Kandy has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. March is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while December is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 2,080 hours of sunshine a year, Kandy is moderately sunny; March is the sunniest month with 7.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: January – February
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 23°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
05:5417:52
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:41–06:22 · evening 17:24–18:05
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:33–05:41 · evening 18:05–18:13
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Kandy in October?
In October, Kandy is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 382 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Kandy.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 58 min05:54 – 17:52
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 82 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Colombo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %32 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Kandy
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.9 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Kandy, 41 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Kandy
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in April (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Kandy: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Kandy has about 26 rainy days with 382 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Kandy
How breezy and how cloudy Kandy is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Kandy typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 82 % of the sky over Kandy: mostly overcast, with about 4.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Kandy
How often the day gets hot in Kandy (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Kandy has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kandy
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (19°), the warmest in May (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from February to December; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in January. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 341 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 76 | 26° | 19° | 5.6 h | 10 | 104 |
| FebruaryFeb | 81 | 27° | 20° | 6.6 h | 8 | 84 |
| MarchMar | 60 | 29° | 21° | 7.0 h | 13 | 118 |
| AprilApr | 49 | 29° | 22° | 6.3 h | 22 | 249 |
| MayMay | 55 | 28° | 22° | 6.1 h | 26 | 181 |
| JuneJun | 59 | 27° | 22° | 5.8 h | 25 | 121 |
| JulyJul | 59 | 27° | 21° | 5.7 h | 25 | 140 |
| AugustAug | 60 | 27° | 21° | 5.9 h | 25 | 127 |
| SeptemberSep | 58 | 27° | 21° | 5.6 h | 23 | 144 |
| OctoberOct | 56 | 27° | 21° | 4.9 h | 26 | 382 |
| NovemberNov | 54 | 26° | 21° | 4.2 h | 23 | 411 |
| DecemberDec | 57 | 26° | 20° | 4.6 h | 17 | 215 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
7.29° N, 80.63° E · 500 m · Asia/Colombo
Best time to visit Kandy
The best time to visit Kandy is from January to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from January to February. Rain is most frequent from March to December; the wettest month is November with 411 mm.
Kandy through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kandy in the dry season
Jan – Feb
Good
- 26–27 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Kandy in the rainy season
Mar – Dec
Fair
- 26–29 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 223 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Kandy for you.
Your best months: January – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Kandy
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Kandy: score 81 against 56. Daytime highs are about the same. February has 18 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 56 | 81better |
| Day high | 27° | 27° |
| Night low | 21° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 4.9 h | 6.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 26 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 382 mm | 84 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 22better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jan – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – Dec
12 or more rainy days
Kandy month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
76January26° · 6 h
In January, Kandy is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 104 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Kandy.
Kandy in January81February27° · 7 h
In February, Kandy is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 84 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Kandy.
Kandy in February60March29° · 7 h
In March, Kandy is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 118 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Kandy.
Kandy in March49April29° · 6 h
In April, Kandy is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 249 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Kandy.
Kandy in April55May28° · 6 h
In May, Kandy is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 181 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Kandy.
Kandy in May59June27° · 6 h
In June, Kandy is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 121 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Kandy.
Kandy in June59July27° · 6 h
In July, Kandy is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 140 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Kandy.
Kandy in July60August27° · 6 h
In August, Kandy is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 127 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Kandy.
Kandy in August58September27° · 6 h
In September, Kandy is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 144 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Kandy.
Kandy in September56October27° · 5 h
In October, Kandy is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 382 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Kandy.
Kandy in October54November26° · 4 h
In November, Kandy is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 411 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Kandy.
Kandy in November57December26° · 5 h
In December, Kandy is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 215 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Kandy.
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Kandy vs. Sigiriya
In October Kandy has the better holiday weather (score 56 vs. 38). During the day Sigiriya is 3 °C warmer than Kandy.
| in October | Kandy | Sigiriya |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 56 | 38 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 26 | 24 |
| Best time | Jan – Feb | Jan – Feb |
Through the year
Sri Lanka in October: the best places
In October, Kandy ranks 5 of 8 destinations in this country.
- Galle28°28°69
- 2Negombo29°28°66
- 3Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte29°28°65
- 4Bentota28°28°65
- 5KandyThis page27°56
- 6Jaffna29°29°46
- 7Colombo29°28°44
- 8Sigiriya30°35
Planning a trip to Kandy
Weather for your travel dates
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Kandy in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Kandy has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 67) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 52).
- 52
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 56
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 60
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 56
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 67
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 5 min
- Distance
- 8,760 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (5 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Kandy
When is the best time to visit Kandy?
The best time to visit Kandy is from January to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Kandy?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 21 °C. December is the coolest month at 26 °C.
When does it rain most in Kandy?
Rain is most frequent from March to December; the wettest month is November with 411 mm. The driest month is February with 84 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kandy get?
Kandy gets around 2,080 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 7.0 hours a day; in November there are 4.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Kandy in?
Kandy uses the time zone Asia/Colombo, at UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kandy?
A nonstop flight from London to Kandy takes about 11 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,760 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kandy?
Kandy has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 67) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 52). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 52, May half-term 56, Summer holidays 60, October half-term 56, Christmas holidays 67.
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