Galle Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Galle features a tropical rainforest climate. We recommend to visit Galle from December to February. These are the drier and less humid months.
Monthly Temperature in Galle
The temperature in Galle remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 30°C (86°F) in March. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 29°C (84°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 26°C (79°F) in March to 25°C (77°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Galle
Galle has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2440 mm (96 in) of rainfall annually. Galle can be quite wet during May, receiving approximately 298 mm (12 in) of precipitation over 12 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (February), you will experience much drier conditions, with 72 mm (2.8 in) of precipitation spread across 5 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Galle Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Galle
Galle experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 9.0 hours daily sunshine in March, it dips to 6.0 hours in September, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Galle 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Galle
Galle has warm weather with temperatures ranging from 29°C (84°F) to 30°C (86°F) throughout the year. The best time to visit is during January, February and March, when rainfall is at its lowest, making it a great time for sightseeing and exploring all the place has to offer.For a more comfortable experience, start your day early when the weather is cooler, or take advantage of the gentle breezes in the late afternoon. Ready to plan your travels but need destination ideas? Our smart tool recommends places based on the climate conditions you prefer. Start planning with our destination weather tool.
