Kandy weather in August

August in Kandy: hot, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.

#5 of 12 months in Kandy · #360 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 75/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Kandy climate normals — August

Daytime high27°C / 81°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low21°C / 70°F
Feels like (high)30°C / 86°F
Rainfall110 mm / 4.3 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days19 days
Humidity82%💦 very humid
Dew point20°C / 69°F
Sunshine10.1 h/day
Daylight12.4 h
Wind16 km/h / 10 mph
Air quality (US AQI)42🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Kandy in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Kandy?
August in Kandy: hot, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Kandy on SeasonMap's comfort score (75/100).
What is the weather like in Kandy in August?
In August, Kandy averages a daily high of 27°C and a low of 21.1°C, with about 109.5 mm of rain over roughly 19.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Kandy in August?
Kandy has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in August.

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