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Kandy
Photo: A.Savin · FAL
CountrySri Lanka
RegionSri Lanka
Best monthsJan–Feb
Nearest airportsCMB · Bandaranaike International Airport · 84 km
RML · Ratmalana Airport · 98 km
BTC · Batticaloa International Airport · 124 km
RML · Ratmalana Airport · 98 km
BTC · Batticaloa International Airport · 124 km
About
Kandy is a major city located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It was the last capital of the Sinhalese monarchy from 1469 to 1818, under the Kingdom of Kandy.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
When to go
In Kandy the warmest month is March (average high 30°) and the coolest is January (27°). Most rainy days come in October. Best months to visit: Jan–Feb.
Highlights
From OpenStreetMap records, by distance from the centre.
- The Kandy Clock TowerSight · 26 m
- World War I MemorialSight · 69 m
- Torrington Public ParkNature & park · 78 m
- Methodist ChurchSight · 162 m
- Giragama WalawwaSight · 167 m
- Kataragama DevalayaSight · 178 m
- Malay Military MosqueSight · 213 m
- Pillaiyar KovilSight · 259 m
- BogambaraSight · 275 m
- Viewpoint of Asgiri Maha Vihara PirivenaSight · 311 m
- Royal Palace ParkNature & park · 398 m
- Sri Sambuddhaloka Samadhi TempleSight · 418 m
For families with children
Parks, beaches and child-friendly places.
Average monthly temperature (°C)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 27 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
| Low | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
Climate data: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)