The maximum temperature in Galle is on average 29°C over the year, with values generally ranging between 28°C in August and 31°C in March. The climate is very wet, with about 4,223 mm of precipitation per year. The monthly minimum is 108 mm in January and the maximum reaches 657 mm in May.
The climate is suitable for a trip to Galle in: January, February, March, April, October, November and December. Nevertheless, the months when the weather is really pleasant are January, February, March and December.
For swimming, the most favorable period for water temperature is March, April and May, with a water temperature above 28.9°C.
However, the best time to fully enjoy the beach and swimming is January, February, March, October, November and December.
Water sports are particularly favorable in: January, February, March, October, November and December. For scuba diving and snorkeling, the best months are January, February, March, October, November and December.
In terms of crowd levels, the quietest periods are in May and June, while crowding is high in March, August, January, February and December.