Verdict: Excellent month
Kandy Weather in January
January runs warm in Kandy, with daily highs around 28°C (82°F) and nights near 20°C (68°F). Expect showers on roughly 10 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, January is one of the best months of the year to be in Kandy.
Average high
28°C / 82°F
Average low
20°C / 68°F
Rain days
~10
Precipitation
66 mm
What to pack for Kandy in January
- Summer clothes, plus one light layer for air-con and evenings
- High-SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, and a refillable water bottle
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
January against the rest of the year
Warmest in Kandy: Mar (31°C / 88°F) · Coolest: Sep (27°C / 81°F) · Wettest: May (~27 rain days)
28°
20°
Jan
29°
20°
Feb
31°
21°
Mar
31°
21°
Apr
28°
22°
May
28°
22°
Jun
28°
22°
Jul
28°
21°
Aug
27°
21°
Sep
27°
21°
Oct
27°
20°
Nov
27°
20°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)