Monthly climate guide
Kandy weather in May
May in Kandy is typically hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (87°F) and night-time lows near 24°C (74°F). The month usually brings about 169 mm of rain (very wet) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than April and about the same as June.
What stands out in May
- Even after dark it stays around 24°C, so sleeping can feel warm.
- May is Kandy's third warmest month.
- Kandy is usually about 3°C warmer than Nuwara Eliya, 40 km away, in May.
- It's humid — around 83% — so the heat feels heavier.
Avg high
31°C
87°F
Avg low
24°C
74°F
Rainfall
169 mm
very wet
Humidity
83%
relative
Sky
76%
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 May
- 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 May 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 May
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Kandy in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Kandy?
May is one of the wetter months in Kandy, with about 169 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Kandy in May?
Average highs are about 31°C (87°F) and average lows about 24°C (74°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Kandy in May?
Kandy typically gets around 169 mm of rain in May — very 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.