What is the weather like in Colombo vs Kandy in August?

In August, Colombo averages 30°C high / 26°C low with about 227 mm of rain; Kandy averages 29°C high / 22°C low with about 98 mm.

Colombo vs Kandy in August

Kandy is the better pick in August — 75 vs 56 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kandy is hot, rainy, clean air, while Colombo is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Colombo vs Kandy — August climate, side by side

	🇱🇰 Colombo	🇱🇰 Kandy
Comfort score	56/100 (D)	75/100 (B)
Feels-like high	36°C	32°C
Avg high / low	30° / 26°	29° / 22°
Rainfall	227 mm	98 mm
Rainy days	28	19
Humidity	86%	84%
Air quality (AQI)	55	42

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Colombo 🇱🇰 Sri Lankasweltering, soaked, muggy air · best February56
Kandy 🇱🇰 Sri Lankahot, rainy, clean air · best February75

Colombo vs Kandy in August — FAQ

Is August better in Colombo or Kandy?: Kandy is the better pick in August — 75 vs 56 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kandy is hot, rainy, clean air, while Colombo is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Colombo vs Kandy in August?: In August, Colombo averages 30°C high / 26°C low with about 227 mm of rain; Kandy averages 29°C high / 22°C low with about 98 mm.