Weather in Kandy Today

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Current temperature in Kandy: 25°C (77°F). Mainly Clear. Today's high 32°C (90°F), low 20°C (68°F).

Live · Current ConditionsNight
25°
Mainly Clear
RealFeel® 29°C
84%Humid
Rain probability: 15%
High32°
Low20°
5km/hWSWWind fromWest-South-West→↗· Max 18
Light Breeze · Gusts 45 km/h
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00:00AM
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Sunrise ·
Sunset ·

Today's Daylight Forecast

Partly cloudy
Fri, Sep 117:30 PMNight
12h 11m daylight today24h view
Sunrise5:58 AMDawn 5:28 AM
Total daylight12h 11mNoon 12:04 PMTotal 12h 11m
Sunset6:09 PMDusk 6:39 PM
NowPartly cloudy+24°C

Moon & Islamic Calendar

Health & Activity Advice
🟠 Very High UV

Very high UV today. Limit sun exposure around midday. Apply SPF 30+ every 2 hours and seek shade.

5-Day Weather Forecast

Full 15-Day Forecast

Atmospheric Details

Wind
5 km/h
WSW · Light Breeze · Max 18 km/h
Humidity
84 %
High · feels muggy
UV Index
9
Very High
Visibility
16 km
Excellent
Pressure
955 hPa
Low · change likely
Dew Point
22°C
Very humid

Today vs Normal

32°C+2° above normal

The long-term average high for today is 30°C.

0 of the last 19 days with published data ran above normal.

That's a break from the pattern - today's forecast runs above normal even though the recent stretch mostly ran below.

2026-08-19: 29°C29°2026-08-20: 28°C28°2026-08-21: 28°C28°2026-08-22: 29°C29°2026-08-23: 29°C29°2026-08-24: 28°C28°2026-08-25: 27°C27°2026-08-26: 27°C27°2026-08-27: 26°C26°2026-08-28: 28°C28°2026-08-29: 28°C28°2026-08-30: 29°C29°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Moderate

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Health & Activity Advice

⚠ Limit Outdoor Time

UV index is 9 today — very high. Limit sun exposure around midday, apply SPF 30+ every two hours, and seek shade when possible.

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Morning before 10 AM or evening after 4 PM is the more comfortable window for outdoor activity today.

Nearby Regional Outlook

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Kandy?

The hottest month in Kandy is typically April, with daytime highs averaging around 31°C (88°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 21.5°C (71°F).

What is the coldest month in Kandy?

The coldest month in Kandy is typically January, with overnight lows averaging around 19.9°C (68°F) and daytime highs near 27.5°C (82°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Does Kandy have a rainy season?

Kandy doesn't have a sharply defined rainy season rainfall is fairly spread across the year based on 10 years of historical data. November is the wettest month on average (about 335 mm), while February is the driest (about 45 mm).

What's the best time of year to visit Kandy?

The best time to visit Kandy is typically December to February, when daytime highs average a comfortable 27.9°C (82°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 86 mm, one of the lighter, more comfortable stretches of the year. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.