Climate of Galle, Galle, Sri Lanka
Point-value climate at Galle (Galle, Sri Lanka). Population approximately 99,478.
Located in Galle, Sri Lanka, Galle has a tropical climate. Population approximately 99,478. Monthly average temperatures range from 26.2°C / 79.2°F in January to 27.8°C / 82°F in April, with rainfall varying from 104 mm / 4.1 in (February) to 356 mm / 14 in (October) — about 2697 mm / 106.2 in across the year. Galle is the capital of Galle. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Galle's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.2°C79.2°F | 117 mm4.6″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.6°C79.9°F | 104 mm4.1″ | Tropical |
| March | 27.4°C81.3°F | 136 mm5.4″ | Tropical |
| April | 27.8°C82°F | 243 mm9.6″ | Tropical |
| May | 27.8°C82°F | 347 mm13.7″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.3°C81.1°F | 228 mm9″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.8°C80.2°F | 197 mm7.8″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.8°C80.2°F | 198 mm7.8″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.9°C80.4°F | 248 mm9.8″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.7°C80.1°F | 356 mm14″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.6°C79.9°F | 321 mm12.6″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.4°C79.5°F | 202 mm8″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Galle?
Galle does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Galle's warmest month is April at an average of 27.8°C / 82°F, and its driest month is February with about 104 mm / 4.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Galle?
Galle, in Galle, Sri Lanka, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 26.2°C / 79.2°F in January to 27.8°C / 82°F in April. Annual rainfall is approximately 2697 mm / 106.2 in, with the wettest month being October (356 mm / 14 in) and the driest February (104 mm / 4.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Galle in April?
The average temperature in Galle in April is 27.8°C / 82°F, with rainfall of about 243 mm / 9.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Galle?
The driest month in Galle is February, with about 104 mm / 4.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 26.6°C / 79.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Galle?
The wettest month in Galle is October, with approximately 356 mm / 14 in of average monthly rainfall.