When is the best time to go to Galle?
When is the best time to go to Galle? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best months for good weather in Galle are January and February
- On average, it is hot all year round
- The rainiest months are May, June, August and September
- The sea temperature is suitable for swimming all year round
For full information about the climate and weather in Galle a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:
| Month | Average temp. | Rainfall | Our opinion | View Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 
| 27°C/32°C | 96mm | good weather | Galle in january |
| February |
| 27°C/33°C | 103mm | good weather | Galle in february |
| March |
| 28°C/33°C | 138mm | tolerable weather | Galle in march |
| April |
| 29°C/33°C | 239mm | tolerable weather | Galle in april |
| May | 
| 29°C/32°C | 568mm | tolerable weather | Galle in may |
| June |
| 28°C/31°C | 535mm | tolerable weather | Galle in june |
| July |
| 28°C/31°C | 413mm | tolerable weather | Galle in july |
| August |
| 28°C/31°C | 533mm | tolerable weather | Galle in august |
| September |
| 28°C/31°C | 459mm | tolerable weather | Galle in september |
| October |
| 28°C/32°C | 286mm | tolerable weather | Galle in october |
| November |
| 28°C/32°C | 300mm | tolerable weather | Galle in november |
| December |
| 28°C/32°C | 216mm | tolerable weather | Galle in december |
Weather and climate in Galle
- Between the months of january and february the climate is beautiful. the thermometer goes up to 33°C°C and, in february, 15 days of rain are expected.
- Between the months of march and april the climate is not good, but still OK. The record temperature this month is 37°C and it rains about 83% of the time in april.
- Between the months of may and september the climate is the worst possible. In average, on the morning it is 27°C and you can expect to have 459mm of rainfall/month during this period.
- Between the months of october and december the climate is correct. The record temperature this month is 36°C and you can expect to have 216mm of rainfall/month during this period.
Chart: temperature and rainfall in Galle
The chart below allows you to look at the following seasonal norms for the city of Galle: minimum and maximum temperatures, and the monthly volume of precipitation for each month of the year.
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