Kandy, Central, Sri Lanka Climate Change Severity

38
Moderate
The current climate change severity in Kandy is Moderate, with a -12.4% improvement in the climate score compared to last 15 years. This suggests improved conditions, with more favorable environmental indicators and a reduction in negative impacts.
Data: Jan. to Jul. (Historical Vs 2025) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100


Kandy Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2025)

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Historic
2025

Over the past 15 year(s), Kandy temperature has changed by around -3.2%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Misty
Data: Jan. to Jul. (Historical Vs 2025)

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2025)

HistoricDays

Year 2025Days

Change

sunnySunny
2816
-42.8%

cloudyCloudy
1916
-15.7%

rainyRainy
161146
-9.3%

snowySnowy
00
0%

mistyMisty
00
0%

Disclaimer: Other weather conditions not shown may affect the total day count.

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 15 years, Kandy has experienced measurable improvements in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 38 (within the Moderate severity category). This suggests improving climate conditions compared to previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

38/100


Moderate

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2025, Kandy experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

-0.7 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

-19.5 %


Change in average humidity

+2.5 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

-19.4 %


Heatwave changed by

-4.2 day(s)


Coldwave changed by

-0.3 day(s)


Wind speeds changed by

-1.2 km/h


These indicators show reduced climate volatility, offering a valuable window to reinforce sustainable practices and strengthen long-term climate resilience. As the severity shifts toward Moderate, it is important to maintain momentum in climate adaptation efforts.

Check how we calculate Climate Change Severity
Based on data from Jan. to Jul.

Kandy Weather Forecast 30 Days (August - September 2025)
Kandy, Central, Sri Lanka


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity Iconhumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Tue. 5, Aug.
moderate rainModerate rain

Temperature Icon27°/20°

Humidity Icon88%

Wind Icon12km/h
Wed. 6, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon25°/21°

Humidity Icon89%

Wind Icon13km/h
Thu. 7, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon28°/20°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon13km/h
Fri. 8, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon28°/21°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon16km/h
Sat. 9, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon28°/20°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon16km/h
Sun. 10, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon27°/20°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon11km/h
Mon. 11, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon28°/20°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon16km/h
Tue. 12, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon27°/20°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon14km/h
Wed. 13, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon26°/20°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon14km/h
Thu. 14, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon25°/20°

Humidity Icon83%

Wind Icon11km/h
Fri. 15, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon27°/20°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon15km/h
Sat. 16, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon27°/20°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon15km/h
Sun. 17, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon27°/19°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon18km/h
Mon. 18, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon27°/20°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon17km/h
Tue. 19, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon28°/20°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon18km/h
Wed. 20, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon28°/21°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon16km/h
Thu. 21, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon28°/21°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon16km/h
Fri. 22, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon28°/21°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon16km/h
Sat. 23, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon28°/21°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon16km/h
Sun. 24, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon28°/21°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon16km/h
Mon. 25, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon28°/21°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon16km/h
Tue. 26, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon28°/21°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon17km/h
Wed. 27, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon28°/21°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon17km/h
Thu. 28, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon28°/21°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon16km/h
Fri. 29, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon28°/21°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon16km/h
Sat. 30, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon28°/21°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon15km/h
Sun. 31, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon28°/21°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon14km/h
Mon. 1, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon28°/21°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon15km/h
Tue. 2, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon27°/21°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon14km/h
Wed. 3, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon28°/21°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon14km/h
Thu. 4, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon28°/21°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon16km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onMon. 25, Aug.

28.3°C


Low will be onSun. 17, Aug.

19.3°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onWed. 6, Aug.

89%


Low will be onSun. 17, Aug.

73%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onSun. 17, Aug.

17.6km/h


Low will be onSun. 10, Aug.

11.2km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onTue. 5, Aug.

10.5mm


Low will be onTue. 12, Aug.

0.03mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onSun. 10, Aug.

6


Low will be onTue. 5, Aug.

2.2