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Galle District Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Galle District, Sri Lanka in August.

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Hikkaduwa Galle Unawatuna Weligama

Planning a journey to Galle District, Sri Lanka this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Galle District in August

Galle District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. August in Galle District generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Hikkaduwa.

For specific regional insights in Galle District, Sri Lanka, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Matara with an average of 163 mm (6.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Beruwala with 276 mm (11 in).

Average sunshine

August brings good sunshine to many areas. Hikkaduwa sees around 201 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Galle District by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Galle District — and find the best time to visit. (based on Hikkaduwa)

January29°C (84°F) February30°C (86°F) March30°C (86°F) April30°C (86°F) May30°C (86°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September29°C (84°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Galle District in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Galle District.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Galle District

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Galle District, Sri Lanka?

Temperature range in Galle District (August)

Precipitation variation in Galle District (August)

Hikkaduwa

In August Hikkaduwa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
201 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
251 mm (9.9 in)
237 mm (9.3 in)
278 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Hikkaduwa →

Galle

In August Galle generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
201 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
233 mm (9.2 in)
225 mm (8.9 in)
266 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Galle →

Unawatuna

In August Unawatuna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
201 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
229 mm (9 in)
222 mm (8.7 in)
262 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Unawatuna →

Weligama

In August Weligama generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
201 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
187 mm (7.4 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
230 mm (9.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Weligama →

Bentota

In August Bentota generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
201 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
299 mm (12 in)
274 mm (11 in)
309 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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In our records: Sri Lanka August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in Sri Lanka in our climate database (1995 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest August day in Sri Lanka reached 40°C (104°F) in Polonnaruwa on August 11, 2023.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Galle District in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hikkaduwa 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 237 mm (9.3 in)
Galle 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 225 mm (8.9 in)
Unawatuna 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 222 mm (8.7 in)
Weligama 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 187 mm (7.4 in)
Bentota 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 274 mm (11 in)
Matara 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 163 mm (6.4 in)

Galle District weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Galle District, Sri Lanka in August?

August in Galle District, Sri Lanka brings unpleasant weather. In Hikkaduwa, daytime temperatures are typically around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows hover near 26°C (79°F).

What is the average temperature in Galle District, Sri Lanka in August?

Average temperatures in Galle District, Sri Lanka during August range from a nighttime low near 26°C (79°F) to a daytime high around 29°C (84°F) in Hikkaduwa.

Does Galle District, Sri Lanka get a lot of rain in August?

Yes. August brings heavy rainfall to Galle District, Sri Lanka, with Hikkaduwa averaging around 237 mm (9.3 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Galle District, Sri Lanka?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Galle District, Sri Lanka due to the typically unpleasant weather in Hikkaduwa.

Generally speaking, January provides perfect weather in Hikkaduwa. In contrast, April, May, June, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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