Best time to visit Galle

Q: When is the best time to visit Galle?

The best time to visit Galle is January and February based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Galle?

The hottest time of year in Galle is normally April. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 31°C with high heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Galle?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Galle with 340mm on average. There are normally 14 days in October with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Galle?

The sunniest time of year in Galle is normally March with bright sunshine on average for 69% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Galle?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Galle in April when the water temperature reaches 29°C.

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When is the best time to visit Galle?

The best time to visit Galle is January and February based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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3.5
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3
Apr
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3.5
Jun
3.5
Jul
3.5
Aug
3.5
Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Max Day Temperature (°C)

29
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Feb
31
Mar
31
Apr
30
May
29
Jun
29
Jul
29
Aug
29
Sep
29
Oct
29
Nov
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Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

7
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8
Feb
8
Mar
7
Apr
6
May
6
Jun
6
Jul
6
Aug
6
Sep
6
Oct
6
Nov
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Dec

Which is the hottest month in Galle?

The hottest time of year in Galle is normally April. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 31°C with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Galle?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Galle with 340mm on average. There are normally 14 days in October with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Galle?

The sunniest time of year in Galle is normally March with bright sunshine on average for 69% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Galle?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Galle in April when the water temperature reaches 29°C.