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Kandy in September 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Kandy in September 2026? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether September is a good month to travel to Kandy, Sri Lanka.

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Kandy in September 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Kandy in September in summary
Favourable weather
Min 25°C Max 30°C 233 mm 12 day(s) 77% 35% UV 7 11.9 h/day
Best activities in September
GastronomyWell-being
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 05:58 18:07
Hourly weather

Average weather in Kandy in September 2026

Favourable weather

The weather in Kandy in September 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in September. This allows you to forecast the weather in September 2026. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Kandy in September

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Kandy in September.

Temperatures and rain in Kandy in September

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in September.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of September is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Kandy in September

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Kandy in September

Check the seasonal normals in Kandy in September and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
September
Weather data August September October
Outside temperature
Average temperature 26.8°C 27.2°C 27.0°C
Maximum temperature 29.2°C 29.7°C 29.6°C
Minimum temperature 24.5°C 24.7°C 24.5°C
Record maximum temperature 34.0°C
(2013)
34.0°C
(2014)
34.0°C
(2012)
Record low temperature 19.0°C
(2021)
19.0°C
(2021)
19.0°C
(2021)
Number of days at +30° 16 day(s)
(52%)
19 day(s)
(63%)
18 day(s)
(58%)
Number of days at +18° 31 day(s)
(100%)
30 day(s)
(100%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 17 km/h 16 km/h 11 km/h
Wind temperature 24.5°C 24.7°C 24.5°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 196.1 mm 232.9 mm 505.1 mm
Number of days with precipitation 27 day(s)
(87%)
24 day(s)
(80%)
27 day(s)
(87%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 11 day(s)
(37%)
12 day(s)
(40%)
19 day(s)
(63%)
Record precipitation in one day 62.1 mm
(2021)
91.1 mm
(2010)
108.1 mm
(2010)
Other weather data
Humidity 77% 77% 83%
Visibility 9.2 km 9.2 km 8.4 km
Cloud cover 34% 35% 38%
UV index 7 7 6
Daily sunshine 11h 12h 11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h01 05h58 05h54
Sunset time 18h22 18h07 17h52
Day length 12h21 12h09 11h58
Our opinion on the climate in September
The review of Where And When favourable weather favourable weather very bad weather
Activities and events

What to do in Kandy in September?

Best activities in September
GastronomyWell-being
Possible activities in September
Hiking and trekkingCultural visits and heritageAnimal observationNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Kandy in September last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Kandy in September 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
20°C28°C0.3 mm
2
Patchy rain nearby
20°C28°C0.0 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
20°C29°C0.0 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
20°C29°C0.0 mm
5
Patchy rain nearby
20°C29°C0.3 mm
6
Patchy light drizzle
21°C29°C0.4 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
20°C30°C3.6 mm
8
Light rain shower
20°C27°C3.2 mm
9
Light rain shower
21°C30°C2.4 mm
10
Patchy rain nearby
20°C27°C0.2 mm
11
Patchy rain nearby
20°C27°C0.0 mm
12
Patchy rain nearby
20°C29°C0.0 mm
13
Patchy rain nearby
20°C29°C0.0 mm
14
Patchy rain nearby
20°C29°C0.3 mm
15
Patchy rain nearby
21°C29°C0.1 mm
16
Patchy rain nearby
20°C29°C0.0 mm
17
Patchy rain nearby
21°C29°C0.5 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
21°C30°C0.0 mm
19
Patchy rain nearby
21°C28°C0.7 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
21°C30°C0.0 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
20°C30°C0.0 mm
22
Clear/Sunny
20°C28°C0.0 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
21°C29°C0.0 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
21°C28°C1.2 mm
25
Patchy rain nearby
22°C27°C1.7 mm
26
Light rain shower
20°C23°C4.8 mm
27
Patchy rain nearby
21°C28°C0.0 mm
28
Partly Cloudy
21°C29°C0.0 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
22°C28°C0.1 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
21°C28°C0.0 mm
Nearby

Where to go near Kandy in September?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Kandy in September: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Yes, it’s a good time. Conditions are favorable in Kandy in September, which places this month 7th out of 12.

Expect an average of 30°C during the day and 25°C at night, with about 233 mm of precipitation spread over 12 rainy days.

Expect about 11.9 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Gastronomy and Well-being. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in Moderate crowds, with an index of 45/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

The most favorable months in Kandy are: January, February, March, June, July, August and September. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
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