Weather in Kandy - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Kandy, Sri Lanka: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.

Forecast for the next days in Kandy

today🌧️ 28°💧 3.3 mm

Sun🌧️ 30°💧 0.4 mm

Mon🌧️ 31°💧 0.2 mm

Tue☁️ 30°night 21°

Wed☁️ 30°night 21°

Thu☁️ 29°💧 0.3 mm

Fri☁️ 30°💧 0.1 mm

Sat🌧️ 29°💧 0.4 mm

Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Saturday 5 Sept in Kandy, the forecast high is 28°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 29°C to 32°C, so it will be cooler than usual. It is cooler than 86% of similar days.

Saturday 5 Sept

28°Ccooler than usual

usually 29°C–32°C

cooler than 86% of similar days

night: near normal rain: more rain than usual wind: exceptionally light

Sunday 6 Sept

30°Cnear normal

usually 29°C–32°C

night: exceptionally cool rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light

Monday 7 Sept

31°Cnear normal

usually 29°C–32°C

night: exceptionally cool rain: less rain than usual wind: exceptionally light

Tuesday 8 Sept

30°Cnear normal

usually 29°C–32°C

night: exceptionally cool rain: exceptionally dry wind: exceptionally light

Wednesday 9 Sept

30°Cnear normal

usually 29°C–32°C

night: exceptionally cool rain: exceptionally dry wind: exceptionally light

Thursday 10 Sept

29°Cnear normal

usually 29°C–32°C

night: exceptionally cool rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light

Friday 11 Sept

30°Cnear normal

usually 29°C–32°C

night: exceptionally cool rain: less rain than usual wind: exceptionally light

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 30°C by day. The coolest year was 2013 (28°C) and the warmest was 2018 (33°C). The current forecast averages 30°C - close to the historical median.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Kandy

Kandy - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Kandy 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast

29°

around 21° at night · days with rain: 5

Weeks 3-4 · avg for September

30°

around 25° at night · rain chance 48%

Weeks 5-7 · avg for October

30°

around 25° at night · rain chance 63%

The 30 & 45-day outlook for Kandy: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 29° by day and 21° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 30° in September, and about 30° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Kandy

Saturday5 September 2026

🌧️28°light rain

sunrise 05:59 · sunset 18:13 · night 23° · evening 26° · rain 3.28 mm · humidity 56% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 46%

Sunday6 September 2026

🌧️30°light rain

sunrise 05:59 · sunset 18:13 · night 22° · evening 26° · rain 0.43 mm · humidity 49% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 100%

Monday7 September 2026

🌧️31°light rain

sunrise 05:59 · sunset 18:12 · night 21° · evening 26° · rain 0.15 mm · humidity 49% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 87%

Tuesday8 September 2026

☁️30°overcast clouds

sunrise 05:59 · sunset 18:12 · night 21° · evening 26° · humidity 50% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 92%

Wednesday9 September 2026

☁️30°broken clouds

sunrise 05:59 · sunset 18:11 · night 21° · evening 26° · humidity 49% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 51%

Thursday10 September 2026

☁️29°overcast clouds

sunrise 05:59 · sunset 18:10 · night 21° · evening 25° · rain 0.3 mm · humidity 52% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 99%

Friday11 September 2026

☁️30°overcast clouds

sunrise 05:59 · sunset 18:10 · night 21° · evening 25° · rain 0.12 mm · humidity 49% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 93%

Saturday12 September 2026

🌧️29°light rain

sunrise 05:58 · sunset 18:09 · night 21° · evening 24° · rain 0.42 mm · humidity 53% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 99%

Sunday13 September 2026

🌧️28°light rain

sunrise 05:58 · sunset 18:09 · night 21° · evening 24° · rain 0.75 mm · humidity 56% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 100%

Monday14 September 2026

🌧️26°light rain

sunrise 05:58 · sunset 18:08 · night 21° · evening 23° · rain 4.92 mm · humidity 65% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 100%

Tuesday15 September 2026

🌧️26°light rain

sunrise 05:58 · sunset 18:08 · night 21° · evening 23° · rain 5.58 mm · humidity 67% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 98%

Wednesday16 September 2026

🌧️27°light rain

sunrise 05:58 · sunset 18:07 · night 21° · evening 23° · rain 4.71 mm · humidity 62% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 94%

Thursday17 September 2026

🌧️28°light rain

sunrise 05:58 · sunset 18:07 · night 21° · evening 24° · rain 0.45 mm · humidity 58% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 98%

Friday18 September 2026

🌧️28°light rain

sunrise 05:57 · sunset 18:06 · night 22° · evening 25° · rain 0.51 mm · humidity 57% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 94%

Saturday19 September 2026

🌧️29°light rain

sunrise 05:57 · sunset 18:05 · night 21° · evening 24° · rain 1.32 mm · humidity 57% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 99%

Sunday20 September 2026

🌧️30°light rain

sunrise 05:57 · sunset 18:05 · night 22° · evening 25° · rain 0.18 mm · humidity 56% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 100%

UV index in Kandy - is it safe to sunbathe?

Today the UV index in Kandy is 9 (very high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 20 minutes. SPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and 16:00.

Kandy weather through the year

Warmest, driest months on average: January, February.

Upcoming public holidays in Sri Lanka: Binara Full Moon Poya Day — 26 September · Vap Full Moon Poya Day — 25 October · Deepavali — 8 November. Full calendar and travel notes

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FAQ - Kandy weather

What is the weather like in Kandy today?

Today it is about 28° during the day and 23° at night, light rain.

How far ahead can I check the forecast for Kandy?

This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.