Kandy, Central, Sri Lanka Climate Change Severity

57
High
The current climate change severity in Kandy is High, with a 30.4% worsening in the climate score compared to last 16 years. This suggests deteriorating conditions, with increasing negative impacts on weather patterns and environmental conditions.
Data: Jan. to Aug. (Historical Vs 2026) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100
°C

Kandy Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

2026
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Historic
2026

Over the past 16 year(s), Kandy temperature has changed by around -3.6%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Misty
Data: Jan. to Aug. (Historical Vs 2026)

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2026)

HistoricDays

Year 2026Days

Change

sunnySunny
2839
39.2%
cloudyCloudy
2010
-50%
rainyRainy
188144
-23.4%
snowySnowy
00
0%
mistyMisty
00
0%

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

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, Kandy has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 57 (within the High severity category). This suggests worsening climate conditions from the previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

57/100

High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2026, Kandy experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

-0.87 °C

Variation in annual rainfall

-31.34 %

Change in average humidity

+1.42 %

PM2.5 levels surged by

-32.79 %

Heatwave changed by

-4 Days

Coldwave changed by

-4 Days

Wind speeds changed by

-2.28 km/h

These indicators show that Kandy is experiencing a more volatile and extreme climate, reinforcing the need for urgent intervention to mitigate risks. As the severity score rises, focus must shift to adaptation and emergency preparedness.

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

Kandy Weather Forecast 30 Days (September - October 2026)
Kandy, Central, Sri Lanka

Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Fri. 25, Sep.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon25°/19°
Humidity Icon78%
Wind Icon22.3km/h
Sat. 26, Sep.
overcastOvercast
Temperature Icon24°/20°
Humidity Icon80%
Wind Icon13.3km/h
Sun. 27, Sep.
overcastOvercast
Temperature Icon26°/20°
Humidity Icon76%
Wind Icon17.3km/h
Mon. 28, Sep.
overcastOvercast
Temperature Icon27°/20°
Humidity Icon80%
Wind Icon13km/h
Tue. 29, Sep.
mistMist
Temperature Icon27°/20°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon13.3km/h
Wed. 30, Sep.
overcastOvercast
Temperature Icon26°/20°
Humidity Icon79%
Wind Icon11.2km/h
Thu. 1, Oct.
light rain showerRain Shower
Temperature Icon26°/21°
Humidity Icon77%
Wind Icon10.8km/h
Fri. 2, Oct.
light rain showerRain Shower
Temperature Icon26°/20°
Humidity Icon79%
Wind Icon10.8km/h
Sat. 3, Oct.
overcastOvercast
Temperature Icon24°/20°
Humidity Icon84%
Wind Icon10.1km/h
Sun. 4, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon28°/21°
Humidity Icon80%
Wind Icon14.3km/h
Mon. 5, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon28°/21°
Humidity Icon80%
Wind Icon13.7km/h
Tue. 6, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon28°/21°
Humidity Icon80%
Wind Icon14.1km/h
Wed. 7, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon28°/21°
Humidity Icon79%
Wind Icon13.1km/h
Thu. 8, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon28°/21°
Humidity Icon79%
Wind Icon13.2km/h
Fri. 9, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon28°/21°
Humidity Icon79%
Wind Icon13.5km/h
Sat. 10, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon28°/21°
Humidity Icon80%
Wind Icon12.7km/h
Sun. 11, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon28°/21°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon13.3km/h
Mon. 12, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon27°/21°
Humidity Icon82%
Wind Icon12.6km/h
Tue. 13, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon28°/21°
Humidity Icon82%
Wind Icon10.9km/h
Wed. 14, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon28°/21°
Humidity Icon82%
Wind Icon11.5km/h
Thu. 15, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon28°/21°
Humidity Icon82%
Wind Icon10.8km/h
Fri. 16, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon28°/21°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon11.2km/h
Sat. 17, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon28°/21°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon10.2km/h
Sun. 18, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon28°/21°
Humidity Icon82%
Wind Icon9.9km/h
Mon. 19, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon27°/21°
Humidity Icon84%
Wind Icon9.7km/h
Tue. 20, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon28°/21°
Humidity Icon84%
Wind Icon9.3km/h
Wed. 21, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon27°/21°
Humidity Icon83%
Wind Icon10.2km/h
Thu. 22, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon28°/21°
Humidity Icon82%
Wind Icon10.3km/h
Fri. 23, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon27°/21°
Humidity Icon82%
Wind Icon10km/h
Sat. 24, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon27°/21°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon10.1km/h
Sun. 25, Oct.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon28°/21°
Humidity Icon81%
Wind Icon9.1km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onSun. 4, Oct.

28°C

Low will be onFri. 25, Sep.

19°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onSat. 3, Oct.

84%

Low will be onSun. 27, Sep.

76%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onFri. 25, Sep.

22.3km/h

Low will be onSun. 25, Oct.

9.1km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onTue. 20, Oct.

23.5mm

Low will be onSat. 26, Sep.

0.1mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onSun. 27, Sep.

12.4

Low will be onSat. 3, Oct.

5

Our Blogs

See all blogs
Boston's Late-Summer Fade: Heat, Floods, and a Cold Turn

Boston's Late-Summer Fade: Heat, Floods, and a Cold Turn

AQI Newsroom15 Sept 2026
San Francisco's Late-Summer Heat Surge and What the Data Reveals

San Francisco's Late-Summer Heat Surge and What the Data Reveals

AQI Newsroom15 Sept 2026
Phoenix Sweated Through 50°C Peaks Before September Broke the Heat

Phoenix Sweated Through 50°C Peaks Before September Broke the Heat

AQI Newsroom11 Sept 2026
Philadelphia's Summer Breaks Down: Heat, Haze, and a Drenching End

Philadelphia's Summer Breaks Down: Heat, Haze, and a Drenching End

AQI Newsroom11 Sept 2026
Dallas Baked Through August 2026 Before a Sharp Cool Snap

Dallas Baked Through August 2026 Before a Sharp Cool Snap

AQI Newsroom11 Sept 2026
Mumbai's Monsoon Grip: Rain, Wind, and UV Swings Tracked

Mumbai's Monsoon Grip: Rain, Wind, and UV Swings Tracked

AQI Newsroom11 Sept 2026
New Delhi's August Heat Surge, Dust Storms, and September Reset

New Delhi's August Heat Surge, Dust Storms, and September Reset

AQI Newsroom11 Sept 2026
Gurgaon's August Heat Surge, Sandstorms, and September Cool-Off

Gurgaon's August Heat Surge, Sandstorms, and September Cool-Off

AQI Newsroom11 Sept 2026
Houston Baked Through August 2026 With 41°C Peaks and Flash Rain

Houston Baked Through August 2026 With 41°C Peaks and Flash Rain

AQI Newsroom2 Sept 2026
The Night a Wall of Dust Swallowed Phoenix: What 1,520 Air Quality Readings Reveal About Arizona's Air

The Night a Wall of Dust Swallowed Phoenix: What 1,520 Air Quality Readings Reveal About Arizona's Air

Gyane Haobijam24 Aug 2026
World Top 10 Hottest Cities Are All in India Again - May 2026

World Top 10 Hottest Cities Are All in India Again - May 2026

Gyane Haobijam4 Jun 2026
Delhi Air Quality 2026 vs 6-Year Historical PM2.5 Data

Delhi Air Quality 2026 vs 6-Year Historical PM2.5 Data

Gyane Haobijam2 Jun 2026
What 17 Years of Delhi Temperature Data Reveal About May's Heatwave Escalation

What 17 Years of Delhi Temperature Data Reveal About May's Heatwave Escalation

AQI Team27 May 2026
World Top Hottest Cities Belong to India - April 2026

World Top Hottest Cities Belong to India - April 2026

Gyane Haobijam28 Apr 2026
Construction Air Pollution: The Invisible Hazard Reshaping India's Urban Air

Construction Air Pollution: The Invisible Hazard Reshaping India's Urban Air

Gyane Haobijam27 Mar 2026
Kitchen Air Pollution: How Cooking Can Spike Your Indoor AQI

Kitchen Air Pollution: How Cooking Can Spike Your Indoor AQI

Gyane Haobijam17 Mar 2026
Mumbai Air Quality Comparison of 2025 Vs 2026 (Jan-Feb)

Mumbai Air Quality Comparison of 2025 Vs 2026 (Jan-Feb)

Gyane Haobijam14 Feb 2026
Why AQI Standards Vary Across the World - And Why Air Quality Index Matters More Than Ever

Why AQI Standards Vary Across the World - And Why Air Quality Index Matters More Than Ever

Navya12 Feb 2026
Why Winter Suffocates and Monsoon Saves Delhi Air Quality 2025?

Why Winter Suffocates and Monsoon Saves Delhi Air Quality 2025?

Gyane Haobijam2 Feb 2026