Kandy in August

Outside the best window (Jan–Apr (drier in the central highlands)). Across Sri Lanka: East and north dry; Kandy Perahera and Jaffna's Nallur festival.

August is rated good. These months rate higher:

• JanuaryGreatInside Kandy's best window: Jan–Apr (drier in the central highlands).
• FebruaryGreatInside Kandy's best window: Jan–Apr (drier in the central highlands).
• MarchGreatInside Kandy's best window: Jan–Apr (drier in the central highlands).
• AprilGreatInside Kandy's best window: Jan–Apr (drier in the central highlands).

• KandyHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 14 daysHighs around 82 °F (28 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 14 days
• Hill country, Sri Lanka · Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Adam's Peakfine

  Nuwara Eliya nights near 5 °C (41 °F) 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 (5 °C) in winter; the Adam's Peak pilgrim season is December–May; landslide risk in heavy rain (Cyclone Ditwah, 2025).

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Kandy Esala Perahera big impact

  Jul–Aug (10 nights, check dates) · Sri Lanka

  Night processions of elephants and dancers; Kandy beds triple in price and sell out.

Crowds · Sri Lanka overall

High

Prices · Sri Lanka overall

High

Sri Lanka overall: East and north dry; Kandy Perahera and Jaffna's Nallur festival.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kandy, side by side.

• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

Build the full packing list for your trip →