Central Province weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Central Province, Sri Lanka. Like most weather services, we show Central Province at one spot: Kandy, its largest city. At 4:00 AM local time it was fog and 20°C (69°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun–Sep, Jan–Mar.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–Sep, Jan–MarOff season Oct–Dec
About Kandy weather
Is it raining in Kandy right now?
No. It’s fog and 20° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Kandy this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–30° and lows of 20–21°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Kandy lately?
In the past 7 days, Kandy had 6 rainy days and 81.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kandy?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Central Province weather by month
When is the best time to visit Central Province?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Central Province is Jun–Sep, Jan–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Dec tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (80°F) in December to 32°C (89°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Central Province?
November is the wettest month, with about 279 mm (11.0 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 62 mm (2.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Central Province?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (89°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (80°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Kandy), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Central Province
Weather can differ a lot within Central Province: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kandy | Jun–Sep, Jan–Mar | Apr, Oct–Dec | 27–32°C | 1,645 mm |
| Dambulla | May–Sep, Jan–Mar | Oct–Dec | 28–33°C | 1,471 mm |
| Matale | Jun–Sep, Jan–Mar | Apr, Oct–Dec | 27–32°C | 1,645 mm |
| Nuwara Eliya | Jun–Aug, Jan–Mar | Apr–May, Oct–Dec | 25–28°C | 1,762 mm |
| Gampola | Jun–Sep, Jan–Mar | Apr–May, Oct–Dec | 25–28°C | 1,762 mm |
| Hatton | Jun–Aug, Jan–Mar | Apr–May, Oct–Dec | 25–28°C | 1,762 mm |