What is the weather like in Kandy in January?

Expect temperatures between 20°C and 27°C with 27% average rain probability and about 8 hours of sunshine daily.

What is the weather like in Kandy in January?

Kandy in January scores 62/100 based on 30 years of climate data. Decent conditions for most activities.

Who should visit Kandy in January?

January in Kandy is ideal for: Cultural tourists, Business travelers.

Kandy Weather in January | 30-Year Forecast

Avg High

27°C

Hottest around day 22

Avg Low

20°C

Coolest around day 24

Rainy Days

15days

27% avg rain chance

Sunshine

8hrs/day

Winter season

Essential Travel Info for Kandy

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Currency

LKR

Rs රු Sri Lankan rupee

Language

Sinhala

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Driving

Left side

Safety

Moderate Safety

GPI: 2.02

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Low Traffic

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Quieter airport

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Health & Safety Advisory

CDC travel health recommendations

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COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please seeYour COVID-19 Vaccinationfor more information.

Chikungunya

There is anoutbreak of chikungunyain Sri Lanka.Chikungunya vaccinationis recommended for people traveling to an area with a chikungunya outbreak.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Sri Lanka.Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, are immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Sri Lanka. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Sri Lanka.

Japanese Encephalitis

Recommended for travelers whoAre moving to an area with Japanese encephalitis to liveSpend long periods of time, such as a month or more, in areas with Japanese encephalitisFrequently travel to areas with Japanese encephalitisConsider vaccination for travelersSpending less than a month in areas with Japanese encephalitis but will be doing activities that increase risk of infection, such as visiting rural areas, hiking or camping, or staying in places without air conditioning, screens, or bed netsGoing to areas with Japanese encephalitis who are uncertain of their activities or how long they will be thereNot recommended for travelers planning short-term travel to urban areas or travel to areas with no clear Japanese encephalitis season.

Measles

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according toCDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.

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Is January a Good Time to Visit Kandy?

👌Decent conditions for most activities(62/100)

Short Answer

Kandy's January delivers on its reputation: 27°C, 27% rain, 9.2h sunshine. The trade-off? Peak crowds and prices at 100% capacity.

Decision Factors

Vaccinations required

Yellow Fever

Very high humidity

82% average humidity

Peak tourist season

100% of annual peak - expect crowds and peak prices

Health precautions needed

Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Melioidosis, Dengue

Plenty of sunshine

9.2h of sunshine daily

Rich cultural heritage

5 UNESCO World Heritage sites nearby

Good For

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Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
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Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather

Who Should Avoid

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Budget travelers
Peak season means premium prices everywhere
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Elderly travelers
82% humidity creates difficult conditions

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA POWER satellite data,Kandy in January averages 27°C with 27% precipitation probability."

📊 Source: 30YearWeather.com🛰️ Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)View Methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions: Kandy in January

What are the temperatures in Kandy in January?

Daytime highs average 27°C, nights drop to 20°C. Temperatures remain fairly consistent.

How many rainy days in Kandy in January?

Expect around 15 days with measurable rainfall. Rain is unlikely to disrupt plans.

What to wear in Kandy in January?

Comfortable casual wear with a light jacket for evenings.

Is January peak season in Kandy?

This is shoulder season—moderate prices and manageable crowds.

Kandy Weather in January

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