When to go · Kandy
Kandy in February
Great month. Inside Kandy's best window: Jan–Apr (drier in the central highlands).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 30°C86°F / 17°C63°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- High
- Sri Lanka overall
- Prices
- High
- Sri Lanka overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Kandy
Inside Kandy's best window: Jan–Apr (drier in the central highlands).
Weather in February
- KandyHighs around 30 °C, lows around 17 °C, rain on about 6 daysHighs around 86 °F, lows around 63 °F, rain on about 6 days
- Hill country, Sri Lanka · Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Adam's Peakbest weather
Nuwara Eliya nights near 5 °C in winter; the Adam's Peak pilgrim season is December–May; landslide risk in heavy rain (Cyclone Ditwah, 2025).Nuwara Eliya nights near 41 °F in winter; the Adam's Peak pilgrim season is December–May; landslide risk in heavy rain (Cyclone Ditwah, 2025).
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Sri Lanka overall
- High
- Prices · Sri Lanka overall
- High
Sri Lanka overall: The best month for most of the island; Cultural Triangle comfortable.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen