worldweatherTemperatures this week
27-29°CAverage forecast high: 28°C. Historical reference for these dates: 28°C.
Weather in Kandy - 14-day forecast
Forecast updated: Tuesday 3 NovemberWeather history: NASA POWER · 1981-2025
Weather in the coming days
What will the week bring? Kandy
3 November Kandy: the high will be about 27°C and the low 22°C. Heavy rainfall - around 20.1 mm. 4 November it will be similarly warm: with a high of about 27°C.
27°C
maximum on Tue 3 Nov
Temperature, rainfall and historical comparison
Weather forecast compared with previous years
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Forecast: daily highTypical range 1991-2020
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Tuesday 3 November
Daily high27°CUsually 27-30°C
Daily low22°CColdest part of the day
Rainfall total20.1 mmHeavy rainfall
Maximum wind speed6 km/hForecast wind speed
Cooler than usual. The historical comparison uses daily highs at this time of year. The daily rainfall total shows the amount of rain forecast across the full day.
Full day-by-day forecast - table
| Date | Max. / min. | Rain | Typical daily high | Max. wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 3 November | 27° / 22° | 20.1 mm | 27-30°C | 6 km/h |
| Wednesday 4 November | 27° / 21° | 15.2 mm | 27-30°C | 4 km/h |
| Thursday 5 November | 29° / 20° | 7.9 mm | 27-30°C | 6 km/h |
| Friday 6 November | 29° / 20° | 7.3 mm | 27-30°C | 6 km/h |
| Saturday 7 November | 29° / 20° | 4.1 mm | 27-30°C | 5 km/h |
| Sunday 8 November | 28° / 21° | 16.9 mm | 27-30°C | 5 km/h |
| Monday 9 November | 28° / 20° | 22.8 mm | 27-30°C | 4 km/h |
| Tuesday 10 November | 28° / 21° | 8.7 mm | 27-30°C | 5 km/h |
| Wednesday 11 November | 28° / 20° | 11.6 mm | 27-30°C | 6 km/h |
| Thursday 12 November | 27° / 20° | 8.9 mm | 27-30°C | 5 km/h |
| Friday 13 November | 24° / 20° | 10.2 mm | 27-30°C | 5 km/h |
| Saturday 14 November | 28° / 21° | 8.9 mm | 27-30°C | 6 km/h |
| Sunday 15 November | 22° / 21° | 66.3 mm | 27-30°C | 4 km/h |
| Monday 16 November | 21° / 20° | 9 mm | 27-29°C | 5 km/h |
What stands out this week?
Temperature changes
No sharp coolingThe first 7 forecast days show no day-to-day drop of 3°C or more in the high.
Will it rain?
7 days with rain ≥1 mm7-day total: 94.3 mm. Across 45 historical seasons, the typical range for the same dates was 33-103 mm.
This summary covers the first 7 forecast days. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. The historical comparison shows how often such days occurred in previous years.
Weather history 1981-2025
NASA POWERThe same week in previous years
How warm was this week in previous years?
Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast
From 1981 to 2025, the 3-9 Nov period averaged 28°C by day. The coolest year was 1998 (27°C) and the warmest was 1996 (33°C). The current forecast averages 28°C - close to the historical median.
How do we compare the forecast with history?
The forecast chart band shows the 20th-80th percentiles of NASA POWER daily highs from 1991-2020, using the date and a ±7-calendar-day window. The line shows the forecast daily high. The year-by-year chart compares average highs over the same seven dates.
NASA POWER (MERRA-2) data describe conditions in the grid cell covering the location. Elevation and local conditions can affect the comparison.
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What weather is typical in the following weeks?
For dates beyond the 14-day forecast, we show typical conditions based on historical data.
Tue 17 Nov - Mon 30 Nov28°C / 21°Cusual daily high / low
Tue 1 Dec - Thu 17 Dec28°C / 21°Cusual daily high / low
Average of the daily medians for the following dates from 1991-2020. A comparison based on historical data.
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Detailed weather forecast for Kandy, Sri Lanka: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
UV index in Kandy - is it safe to sunbathe?
Today the UV index in Kandy is 6 (high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 30 minutes. SPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Better stay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.
Air quality and smog in Kandy
Air quality in Kandy is currently good. Fine particulate PM2.5: 16.2 µg/m³, PM10: 16.7 µg/m³.
| City | PM2.5 (µg/m³) | PM10 (µg/m³) | Air quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kandy | 16.2 | 16.7 | good |
CAMS air-quality model data provided by Open-Meteo, updated daily. Colours represent PM2.5 concentration bands. Data time: 2026-11-03 07:30.
Kandy weather through the year
| Month | Day | Night | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January ★ | 31°C | 23°C | 18% |
| February ★ | 32°C | 23°C | 20% |
| March | 32°C | 24°C | 24% |
| April | 32°C | 25°C | 46% |
| May | 31°C | 26°C | 43% |
| June | 30°C | 26°C | 47% |
| July | 30°C | 26°C | 16% |
| August | 30°C | 26°C | 35% |
| September | 30°C | 25°C | 48% |
| October | 30°C | 25°C | 63% |
| November | 30°C | 24°C | 57% |
| December | 30°C | 23°C | 39% |
★ - months most often recommended for travel
Warmest, driest months on average: January, February.
Upcoming public holidays in Sri Lanka: Deepavali — 8 November · Il Full Moon Poya Day — 24 November · Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day — 23 December. Full calendar and travel notes
Nearby and related places
Weather and travel dates: Kandy
Based on the historical data in the climate table for this location.
Warmest months
February · March · April
Average daytime temperature: 32°C
Coolest months
June · July · August · September · October · November · December
Average daytime temperature: 30°C
Lowest share of days with precipitation
July
Share of days with precipitation: 16%
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FAQ - Kandy weather
What will the weather be like today and tomorrow?
3 November Kandy: the high will be about 27°C and the low 22°C. Heavy rainfall - around 20.1 mm. 4 November it will be similarly warm: with a high of about 27°C.
Will it rain in the coming days?
7-day total: 94.3 mm. Across 45 historical seasons, the typical range for the same dates was 33-103 mm.
What does the typical range on the chart mean?
It is the range between the 20th and 80th percentiles of NASA POWER daily highs from 1991-2020 for this time of year.
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