Galle Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Galle’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Sri Lanka.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The climate in Galle remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in March to a comfortable 29°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 25°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Galle by month:
The early hours of 4 AM to 6 AM often see the lowest temperatures, while 3 PM marks the peak of the day’s heat as the sun’s impact is strongest. March, the city’s warmest month, boasts 270 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, sees about 80 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 5 days. It records 250 hours of sunshine of sunshine.
Annual Temperatures in Sri Lanka Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Sri Lanka. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Galle Temperatures Compared World Wide
Galle’s average annual maximum temperature is 29°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, stands out with its warm Mediterranean climate and an average annual temperature of 23°C.
In contrast, in Oslo, Norway, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Osaka, Japan, offers a similar climate to Tokyo, with an average annual temperature of 22°C.
Melbourne, Australia, has a slightly cooler climate, with an average annual temperature of 20°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Sea vs. Land Temperatures
The influence of nearby oceans or large water bodies significantly affects local temperatures:
- Ocean Influence: Coastal regions tend to have more stable temperatures, as large bodies of water absorb and release heat slowly. This often results in milder winters and cooler summers compared to inland areas.
- Continental Climates: Landmasses well away from large bodies of water tend to show greater extremes in temperature, having hotter summers and colder winters because of the absence of water as a moderating influence.
For more detailed information about Galle’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Galle climate page.
Current temperature in Galle
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