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Galle weather in September (Galle District, Sri Lanka)

How is the weather in Galle in September? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In September, Galle generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 29°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 25°C.

Galle in September falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 266 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 12 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 180 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, September may not be the ideal month to visit Galle. January generally stands out with 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 September

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 266 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
SunshineSunshine 180 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Sri Lanka in September

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

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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 Galle in September?

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 in September.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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