Best Time to Visit Galle
Sri Lanka · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
Weather-wise, January and February is the best time to visit Galle. Temperatures barely change through the year: highs stay between 28°C and 29°C, so rainfall matters far more than heat when choosing when to go. The rainy season runs over May and October to November; November is the wettest month with about 362 mm (14.3 in) of rain. May is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the rain.
Galle weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C 82°F | 25°C 78°F | 121 mm | 16 | 78% | 4.2 | Fair 5.8 |
| February | 28°C 83°F | 26°C 78°F | 100 mm | 15 | 77% | 4.8 | Good 6.5 |
| March | 29°C 84°F | 27°C 80°F | 144 mm | 22 | 78% | 4.8 | Fair 4.5 |
| April | 29°C 84°F | 28°C 82°F | 230 mm | 26 | 81% | 3.9 | Poor 3.7 |
| May | 29°C 84°F | 28°C 82°F | 264 mm | 28 | 84% | 2.7 | Poor 3 |
| June | 28°C 83°F | 27°C 81°F | 156 mm | 26 | 84% | 2.3 | Poor 3.1 |
| July | 28°C 82°F | 27°C 80°F | 127 mm | 25 | 85% | 2.2 | Poor 3.2 |
| August | 28°C 82°F | 27°C 80°F | 156 mm | 24 | 85% | 2.3 | Poor 3.2 |
| September | 28°C 82°F | 27°C 80°F | 202 mm | 24 | 84% | 2.4 | Poor 3.4 |
| October | 28°C 82°F | 27°C 80°F | 310 mm | 28 | 84% | 2.5 | Poor 3.5 |
| November | 28°C 82°F | 26°C 80°F | 362 mm | 27 | 82% | 2.3 | Poor 3.7 |
| December | 28°C 82°F | 26°C 79°F | 225 mm | 24 | 81% | 3 | Poor 4 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Galle?
The best time to visit Galle is January and February, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Galle?
April is the hottest month in Galle, with an average high of 29°C (84°F).
What is the coldest month in Galle?
January is the coldest month in Galle, with an average low of 25°C (78°F).
What is the rainiest month in Galle?
November is the wettest month, with about 362 mm (14.3 in) of rain. February is the driest, with 100 mm (3.9 in).
When is the rainy season in Galle?
The rainy season in Galle is May and October to November.
Nearby destinations
- Colombo107 km · best January and February
- Kandy146 km · best February
- Tirunelveli408 km · best January
- Madurai488 km · best January
- Teni534 km · best January
- Tiruchirappalli556 km · best December and January
- Kochi614 km · best December and January
- Kallakurichi647 km · best December and January
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