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Weather & Climate in Kandy, Sri Lanka
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kandy has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 156 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 101.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,640 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 75.5°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 156 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,640 ft (500 m) |
| Area | 11.0 sq mi (28.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.2906°N, 80.6336°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2000 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 140 km |
| 1992 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 227 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 9.6 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 7.8 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 13.6 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 13.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 10.3 in |
Kandy has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in January to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 101.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.8") and February the driest (4.5").