Kandy weather in May
May in Kandy: hot, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Kandy · #492 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 67/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Kandy climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 28°C / 82°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 33°C / 91°F | |
| Rainfall | 149 mm / 5.9 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 20 days | |
| Humidity | 87% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 47 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Kandy in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Kandy?
- May in Kandy: hot, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Kandy on SeasonMap's comfort score (67/100).
- What is the weather like in Kandy in May?
- In May, Kandy averages a daily high of 27.7°C and a low of 21.9°C, with about 149.4 mm of rain over roughly 20.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kandy in May?
- Kandy has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 47 in May.