Galle
Hot all year, wet from April to November and drier from January to March.
- Jan86°30°75°24°Rain on about four days a week.
- Feb87°31°75°24°Rain on about four days a week.
- Mar89°32°77°25°Rain on about four days a week.
- Apr88°31°78°26°Rain on about six days a week.
- May87°31°78°26°Rain on almost every day.
- Jun86°30°78°26°Rain on almost every day.
- Jul86°30°77°25°Rain on almost every day.
- Aug85°29°77°25°Rain on almost every day.
- Sep85°29°77°25°Rain on almost every day.
- Oct86°30°77°25°Rain on about six days a week.
- Nov86°30°76°24°Rain on about six days a week.
- Dec86°30°75°24°Rain on about five days a week.
Highs hardly move, between 85°F and 89°F all year, with nights near 77°F. The rain comes from April to November, on almost every day. January to March is the driest stretch, with rain on about four days a week. Daylight stays near 12 hours all year.Highs hardly move, between 29°C and 32°C all year, with nights near 25°C. The rain comes from April to November, on almost every day. January to March is the driest stretch, with rain on about four days a week. Daylight stays near 12 hours all year.
Where Galle sits
Asia/Colombo
- this place
- typical high in Januarytypical high in Februarytypical high in Marchtypical high in Apriltypical high in Maytypical high in Junetypical high in Julytypical high in Augusttypical high in Septembertypical high in Octobertypical high in Novembertypical high in December 40°F4°C95°F35°C
- Latitude
- 6.0°Nnorthern hemisphere
- Above the sea
- 0 mlow-lying
- Sunrise, mid-JanuarySunrise, mid-FebruarySunrise, mid-MarchSunrise, mid-AprilSunrise, mid-MaySunrise, mid-JuneSunrise, mid-JulySunrise, mid-AugustSunrise, mid-SeptemberSunrise, mid-OctoberSunrise, mid-NovemberSunrise, mid-December
- 6:24 AM6:26 AM6:16 AM6:02 AM5:53 AM5:55 AM6:02 AM6:04 AM6:00 AM5:55 AM5:58 AM6:11 AMsets 6:12 PMsets 6:21 PMsets 6:21 PMsets 6:17 PMsets 6:17 PMsets 6:23 PMsets 6:28 PMsets 6:24 PMsets 6:09 PMsets 5:55 PMsets 5:50 PMsets 5:57 PM
- Nearest of ours
- Tangalle64 km east
The land around Galle, shaded by its typical high in January, the planning map's own layer.The land around Galle, shaded by its typical high in February, the planning map's own layer.The land around Galle, shaded by its typical high in March, the planning map's own layer.The land around Galle, shaded by its typical high in April, the planning map's own layer.The land around Galle, shaded by its typical high in May, the planning map's own layer.The land around Galle, shaded by its typical high in June, the planning map's own layer.The land around Galle, shaded by its typical high in July, the planning map's own layer.The land around Galle, shaded by its typical high in August, the planning map's own layer.The land around Galle, shaded by its typical high in September, the planning map's own layer.The land around Galle, shaded by its typical high in October, the planning map's own layer.The land around Galle, shaded by its typical high in November, the planning map's own layer.The land around Galle, shaded by its typical high in December, the planning map's own layer. Hover the map for the figure at that spot; tap it on a phone. Clock times are local, for the 15th.
Through the year
week by weekTemperature
Highs from 85°F in August and September to 89°F in March.Highs from 29°C in August and September to 32°C in March.
Chance of a wet day
Wettest in June (97% of days), driest in February (50%).
Cloud cover
Clearest in March (63% cover), cloudiest in May (77%).
Daylight
About 12 hours all year, as near the equator.
Month by month
°F°C| Month | Typical low to high | Wet days a week | Cloud | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryDry seasonMost comfortable | 4 days | 65% | 11h 49m | |
| FebruaryDry seasonMost comfortable | 4 days | 64% | 11h 55m | |
| MarchDry season | 4 days | 63% | 12h 05m | |
| AprilRainy season | 6 days | 70% | 12h 15m | |
| MayRainy season | 7 days | 77% | 12h 24m | |
| JuneRainy season | 7 days | 76% | 12h 28m | |
| JulyRainy season | 7 days | 76% | 12h 26m | |
| AugustRainy season | 7 days | 75% | 12h 18m | |
| SeptemberRainy season | 7 days | 74% | 12h 08m | |
| OctoberRainy season | 6 days | 75% | 11h 58m | |
| NovemberRainy seasonMost comfortable | 6 days | 75% | 11h 50m | |
| DecemberMost comfortable | 5 days | 71% | 11h 47m |
When is the best time to visit Galle?
Galle is hot all year. Its most comfortable months are November to February: highs near 86°F, nights near 75°F, and rain on about five days a week.Galle is hot all year. Its most comfortable months are November to February: highs near 30°C, nights near 24°C, and rain on about five days a week.
How we judge it: every month is scored on how close its typical high comes to the range from 70°F to 80°F, how mild its nights are, and how rarely it rains. The best months are the run of months that scores best.How we judge it: every month is scored on how close its typical high comes to the range from 21°C to 27°C, how mild its nights are, and how rarely it rains. The best months are the run of months that scores best.
Questions
What is the warmest month in Galle?
March, with highs near 89°F and lows near 77°F. The coolest are August and September, with highs near 85°F.March, with highs near 32°C and lows near 25°C. The coolest are August and September, with highs near 29°C.
When does it rain most in Galle?
June, with rain on almost every day. February is the driest, with rain on about four days a week.
How long are the days in Galle?
About 12 hours all year, as near the equator.
When are the skies clearest in Galle?
March, when cloud covers about 63% of the sky on average. May is the cloudiest, at about 77%.
Places with a year like Galle's
by their highs, lows and wet days- SingaporeSingapore
- Johor BahruMalaysia
- JakartaIndonesiasix months apart
- General LunaPhilippinessix months apart
- Takua PaThailand
Their highs, lows, wet days and cloud run closest to Galle's through the year, one place a country. “Six months apart”: their winter is Galle's summer.
Elsewhere in Sri Lanka
All of Sri Lanka- Tangalle64 km east
- Colombo108 km north
- Tissamaharama121 km east