Climate and Weather of Galle District, Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka you have several regions, one of which is called Galle District. The most popular city in this region is Hikkaduwa, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in Galle District. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

Year-round, Galle District, especially Hikkaduwa, sees high temperatures, with maximum averages consistently above 28°C.

The warmest weather in Galle District arrives in April, when temperatures climb to 30°C. In contrast, January sees the mercury drop to daytime highs of 28°C.

March, April and May are generally the hottest months of the year.

Precipitation in Galle District varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in May with 314 mm of rain, while February stays relatively dry with 72 mm.

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for March, when daylight hours are at their peak.

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of Galle District, Sri Lanka?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.