Climate of Galle, Sri Lanka
Area-weighted average across Galle. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Galle, a subdivision of Sri Lanka, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 25.7°C / 78.3°F in January to 27.4°C / 81.3°F in April, with rainfall from 131 mm / 5.2 in to 447 mm / 17.6 in depending on the season (3326 mm / 130.9 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.7°C78.3°F | 134 mm5.3″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.2°C79.2°F | 131 mm5.2″ | Tropical |
| March | 27°C80.6°F | 202 mm8″ | Tropical |
| April | 27.4°C81.3°F | 314 mm12.4″ | Tropical |
| May | 27.3°C81.1°F | 447 mm17.6″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.8°C80.2°F | 313 mm12.3″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.4°C79.5°F | 233 mm9.2″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.4°C79.5°F | 242 mm9.5″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.4°C79.5°F | 293 mm11.5″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.3°C79.3°F | 414 mm16.3″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.1°C79°F | 362 mm14.3″ | Tropical |
| December | 25.9°C78.6°F | 241 mm9.5″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Galle?
Galle, Sri Lanka does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is April at 27.4°C / 81.3°F, and the driest is February at 131 mm / 5.2 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Galle?
Galle, Sri Lanka has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.7°C / 78.3°F in January to 27.4°C / 81.3°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 3326 mm / 130.9 in, with the wettest month being May (447 mm / 17.6 in) and the driest February (131 mm / 5.2 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Galle?
The hottest month in Galle is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 27.4°C / 81.3°F.
What is the coldest month in Galle?
The coldest month in Galle is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.7°C / 78.3°F.
When does it rain most in Galle?
The wettest month in Galle is May, averaging about 447 mm / 17.6 in of rainfall. The driest is February with about 131 mm / 5.2 in.