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Kandy

Decide whether to visit or live in Kandy, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Kandy month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Kandy are typically January, February and June, with average daytime highs around 28–29°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 20°C), and November the wettest (about 335 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January27.519.7799.9
February29.219.94511.0
March30.920.56510.7
April31.021.313510.3
May28.622.02179.1
June27.621.99710.3
July27.521.71259.8
August27.321.21369.7
September27.521.01219.5
October27.420.52738.4
November27.020.23357.8
December27.020.01349.2

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What is being reported around Kandy

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People and places shaping Kandy

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Research updated Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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Past and future events in Kandy

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Kandyan Convention (1815)

    Treaty signed in Kandy that ended the independent Kandyan Kingdom and placed it under British protection.

  2. Matale Rebellion (1848)

    Peasant uprising led by Gongalegoda Banda and Puran Appu that began near Kandy.

  3. South East Asia Command relocation (1944)

    Allied command headquarters moved to Kandy during World War II.

  4. 2025 floods and rail disruptions

    Severe weather caused landslides and temporary suspension of railway services serving Kandy.

Current public leadership

  • Kesera Senanayake

    Wikidata currently records this person as Kandy's head of government. Sri Lankan diplomat, politician and the current Mayor of Kandy.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Kandy has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • Vimaladharmasuriya I

    King who restored the Tooth Relic to Kandy and consolidated the kingdom in the early 17th century.

  • Kirti Sri Rajasinha

    18th‑century Kandyan king noted for military campaigns against the Dutch and patronage of Buddhism.

  • Vikrama Rajasinha

    Last king of the Kandyan Kingdom; deposed after the 1815 Kandyan Convention.

Local business and employers

  • Central Finance Company

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Kandy. Sri Lankan non-banking financial company.

  • LAMONDO

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Kandy. Sri Lankan Bridal & Hair salon.

Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Kandy yet.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Kandy, in brief

Kandy is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Kandy took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Kandy

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Kandy

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Kandy

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Kandy

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Kandy

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08 · Questions

Questions about Kandy

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Kandy

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Kandy located and what are its coordinates?

Kandy is situated in Sri Lanka at geographic coordinates 7.2906, 80.6336 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Kandy?

Kandy has a recorded population of approximately 111,701 and observes the Asia/Colombo time zone (LKR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Kandy?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Kandy include si, ta, en, and the circulating currency is LKR.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Kandy?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Kandy, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.