When to go to Kandy?
Kandy wraps around a lake in a bowl of green hills, with the Temple of the Tooth on its northern shore, where the relic chamber opens only for the drumming ceremonies that punctuate the day. Peradeniya's botanical gardens spread over a loop of the river, all giant bamboo and orchid houses, and the drums return in the evening for Kandyan dancing in town.
The best time to go
For the best weather in Kandy, aim for January to April, June, September.
See also: Where to go in January? · Where to go in February? · Where to go in March? · Where to go in April?
Month-by-month weather in Kandy
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0 | 60 | 23 | 73 |
| February | 10.7 | 44 | 24 | 77 |
| March | 10.8 | 46 | 25 | 79 |
| April | 10.2 | 144 | 25 | 68 |
| May | 9.0 | 217 | 25 | 56 |
| June | 10.2 | 88 | 24 | 69 |
| July | 9.3 | 135 | 24 | 63 |
| August | 9.7 | 133 | 24 | 65 |
| September | 9.5 | 102 | 24 | 66 |
| October | 7.8 | 269 | 23 | 48 |
| November | 7.3 | 416 | 23 | 34 |
| December | 8.4 | 181 | 23 | 57 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Kandy, the sunniest month is March, and the driest is February (about 44 mm). Temperatures peak in April (about 25°C). Over the year, an average of 1,833 mm of rain falls, and 6 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Kandy?
- Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa)
- Lake Kandy
- Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
- Kandyan dance shows
Practical info
- Country: Sri Lanka
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