Galle weather in August (Galle District, Sri Lanka)

Curious about the climate in Galle this August? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

August in Galle generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 29°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 26°C.

Precipitation

Galle in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 225 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 10 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 201 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January typically offers the best circumstances. While May, June, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Galle climate page with graphs.

 

Galle, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 225 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 201 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Sri Lanka in August

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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