Kandy Weather
Kandy weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jan, Feb, Mar, May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep.
Kandy current weather
Kandy now (local time 13:00)
25°C
Thunderstorm
- Feels like
- 31°
- Humidity
- 91%
- Wind
- 4 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
20° – 31°C
Rain likely on 7 of 7 days
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Kandy 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
⛈️
30°
22°
💧100%
Mon
10/5
⛈️
29°
21°
💧100%
Tue
10/6
⛈️
31°
20°
💧100%
Wed
10/7
⛈️
30°
21°
💧100%
Thu
10/8
⛈️
28°
21°
💧100%
Fri
10/9
🌧️
27°
21°
💧100%
Sat
10/10
🌦️
27°
21°
💧100%
Sun
10/11
🌦️
30°
21°
💧94%
Mon
10/12
🌦️
31°
19°
💧92%
Tue
10/13
🌦️
31°
19°
💧88%
Wed
10/14
🌦️
30°
19°
💧98%
Thu
10/15
🌦️
30°
20°
💧98%
Fri
10/16
🌦️
30°
20°
💧98%
Sat
10/17
🌧️
30°
20°
💧98%
Best time to visit Kandy
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Kandy are Jan, Feb, Mar, May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep. The hottest month is April (average high 30°C) and the coldest is December (average low 19°C).
Kandy climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBest | 26°C | 18°C | 116 mm | 87% | +5°C |
| FebBest | 28°C | 18°C | 89 mm | 83% | +5°C |
| MarBest | 30°C | 19°C | 96 mm | 77% | +5°C |
| Apr | 30°C | 21°C | 155 mm | 78% | +2°C |
| MayBest | 28°C | 22°C | 133 mm | 83% | -2°C |
| JunBest | 27°C | 21°C | 73 mm | 84% | -4°C |
| JulBest | 27°C | 21°C | 62 mm | 82% | -5°C |
| AugBest | 28°C | 21°C | 70 mm | 81% | -5°C |
| SepBest | 28°C | 21°C | 101 mm | 80% | -4°C |
| Oct | 28°C | 20°C | 228 mm | 83% | -2°C |
| Nov | 26°C | 20°C | 279 mm | 89% | 0°C |
| Dec | 26°C | 19°C | 243 mm | 90% | +4°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Kandy weather month by month: what to wear
Kandy in OctoberThis month
October in Kandy is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C, around 228 mm of rain (wet) and 83% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kandy in November
November in Kandy is warm to hot: average highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C, around 279 mm of rain (very wet) and 89% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kandy in December
December in Kandy is pleasantly warm: average highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C, around 243 mm of rain (wet) and 90% humidity — about 4°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Kandy in JanuaryBest month
January in Kandy is pleasantly warm: average highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C, around 116 mm of rain (some rain) and 87% humidity — about 5°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
Kandy in FebruaryBest month
February in Kandy is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C, around 89 mm of rain (some rain) and 83% humidity — about 5°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kandy in MarchBest month
March in Kandy is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C, around 96 mm of rain (some rain) and 77% humidity — about 5°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Kandy in April
April in Kandy is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C, around 155 mm of rain (wet) and 78% humidity — about 2°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Kandy in MayBest month
May in Kandy is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C, around 133 mm of rain (some rain) and 83% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kandy in JuneBest month
June in Kandy is warm to hot: average highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C, around 73 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 84% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kandy in JulyBest month
July in Kandy is warm to hot: average highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C, around 62 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 82% humidity — about 5°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kandy in AugustBest month
August in Kandy is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C, around 70 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 81% humidity — about 5°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Kandy in SeptemberBest month
September in Kandy is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C, around 101 mm of rain (some rain) and 80% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Kandy?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Kandy are Jan, Feb, Mar, May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep. The hottest month is April (average high 30°C) and the coldest is December (average low 19°C).
›What's the weather like in Kandy in October, and what should I wear?
October in Kandy is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C, around 228 mm of rain (wet) and 83% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong. What to wear: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
›What's the weather like in Kandy in November, and what should I wear?
November in Kandy is warm to hot: average highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C, around 279 mm of rain (very wet) and 89% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. What to wear: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
›When is the rainy season in Kandy?
Kandy is wettest in November, with about 279 mm on average, and driest in July, with about 62 mm.
›How cold does Kandy get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is December, averaging 26°C by day and 19°C at night. Snow is very unlikely.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: April; coldest: December.