Monthly climate guide
Kandy weather in January
Expect hot weather in Kandy in January: afternoons reach about 28°C (82°F), while nights drop to around 19°C (67°F). Around 124 mm of rain falls over the month (wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as December and 2°C cooler than February.
What stands out in January
- January is among Kandy's three coolest months.
- It's humid — around 87% — so the heat feels heavier.
- Kandy is usually about 2°C warmer than Nuwara Eliya, 40 km away, in January.
Avg high
28°C
82°F
Avg low
19°C
67°F
Rainfall
124 mm
wet
Humidity
87%
relative
Sky
60%
cloud · often cloudy
Kandy weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C / 82°F | 19°C / 67°F | 124 mm | 87% | 60% |
| February | 29°C / 85°F | 20°C / 68°F | 118 mm | 84% | 59% |
| March | 32°C / 89°F | 21°C / 69°F | 90 mm | 78% | 53% |
| April | 32°C / 90°F | 23°C / 73°F | 156 mm | 78% | 64% |
| May | 31°C / 87°F | 24°C / 74°F | 169 mm | 83% | 76% |
| June | 29°C / 85°F | 24°C / 74°F | 69 mm | 84% | 81% |
| July | 30°C / 85°F | 23°C / 74°F | 53 mm | 82% | 82% |
| August | 30°C / 86°F | 23°C / 73°F | 77 mm | 81% | 82% |
| September | 30°C / 86°F | 23°C / 73°F | 111 mm | 81% | 77% |
| October | 30°C / 85°F | 22°C / 72°F | 257 mm | 84% | 76% |
| November | 28°C / 83°F | 21°C / 71°F | 281 mm | 88% | 77% |
| December | 27°C / 81°F | 21°C / 69°F | 279 mm | 90% | 74% |
What to pack for January
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is January a good time to visit Kandy?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Kandy →Other Sri Lanka cities in January
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Kandy in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Kandy?
Yes. January is one of the best months for Kandy, with highs around 28°C and about 124 mm of rain.
How warm is Kandy in January?
Average highs are about 28°C (82°F) and average lows about 19°C (67°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Kandy in January?
Kandy typically gets around 124 mm of rain in January — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Kandy (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.