Weather radar Kandy
Real-time precipitation radar · Central Province · Sri Lanka
Kandy climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Kandy shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 26.8° | 28.2° | 29.5° | 30.6° | 29.8° | 29.8° | 29.3° | 29.6° | 29.6° | 28.7° | 27.8° | 27.3° |
| Avg low (°C) | 20.6° | 20.5° | 21.2° | 22.3° | 23.3° | 23.2° | 23.2° | 22.8° | 22.7° | 22.2° | 21.6° | 21.2° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 186 | 69 | 88 | 193 | 210 | 58 | 119 | 107 | 95 | 338 | 486 | 178 |
| Rainy days | 20 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 24 | 26 | 22 |
| Sunshine hours | 260 | 289 | 311 | 307 | 291 | 315 | 312 | 317 | 301 | 273 | 226 | 272 |
| Humidity | 89% | 85% | 83% | 83% | 85% | 81% | 81% | 81% | 81% | 87% | 90% | 89% |
Best time to visit Kandy
The best time to visit Kandy is typically February. In this month the average high is 28.2°C, precipitation is 69 mm and sunshine duration is 289 hours. The annual average high is 28.9°C, total annual precipitation is 2127 mm (230 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3474 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kandy
How up to date is the weather radar for Kandy?
The weather radar for Kandy is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Kandy?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Kandy: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Kandy?
The thunderstorm potential for Kandy is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Kandy.
What is the climate like in Kandy?
Kandy has an annual average high of 28.9°C. The warmest month is April (avg high 30.6°C), the coldest February (avg low 20.5°C). The wettest month is November with 486 mm, the driest June with 58 mm. Total annual precipitation is 2127 mm (230 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3474 hours.
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