Kandy weather in January
January in Kandy: hot, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Kandy · #198 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Kandy climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 26°C / 79°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 29°C / 84°F | |
| Rainfall | 96 mm / 3.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 19°C / 65°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 46 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Kandy in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Kandy?
- January in Kandy: hot, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Kandy on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Kandy in January?
- In January, Kandy averages a daily high of 26.1°C and a low of 19°C, with about 96.3 mm of rain over roughly 15.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kandy in January?
- Kandy has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 46 in January.