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Best time to visit · Sri Lanka
On the climate data, the best time to visit Galle is January & February, scoring up to 72/100 with highs around 83°F (29°C) and 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain in February. March and June – August are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are May and October & November, mainly because of rain.
Highs run from 82°F to 84°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 85.6 in (2174 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 83°F28°C | 83°F29°C | 84°F29°C | 84°F29°C | 84°F29°C | 83°F28°C | 82°F28°C | 82°F28°C | 82°F28°C | 82°F28°C | 83°F28°C | 83°F28°C |
| Avg low | 78°F26°C | 79°F26°C | 80°F27°C | 82°F28°C | 82°F28°C | 81°F27°C | 80°F27°C | 80°F27°C | 80°F27°C | 80°F27°C | 80°F26°C | 79°F26°C |
| Rain | 3.7 in95 mm | 3.3 in85 mm | 4.9 in124 mm | 8.7 in221 mm | 9.6 in243 mm | 5.7 in146 mm | 4.6 in116 mm | 5.5 in139 mm | 7.4 in189 mm | 11.0 in280 mm | 13.1 in334 mm | 8.0 in202 mm |
| Humidity | 78% | 77% | 78% | 81% | 84% | 84% | 85% | 85% | 84% | 84% | 82% | 80% |
| Cloud | 68% | 64% | 64% | 73% | 80% | 83% | 85% | 84% | 81% | 80% | 82% | 76% |
| Comfort | 70 | 72 | 64 | 47 | 41 | 54 | 58 | 56 | 51 | 44 | 44 | 53 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 26 m (85 ft), close to Galle's own ~5 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
Temperatures barely move through the year in Galle (highs stay between 82°F and 84°F), so rain is what really separates the seasons.
Expect steady highs of 82–84°F (28–29°C). It's the driest half, with only about 27.8 in (705 mm) of rain, 32% of the year's total. January – March and June – August feel humid, with humidity near 78%. January & February are among the best-scoring months (season average 62/100).
Temperatures hold fairly even, with highs of 82–84°F (28–29°C). It's the wettest half, with about 57.8 in (1469 mm) of rain, 68% of the year's total. April & May and September – December feel humid, with humidity near 81%. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (May and October & November), averaging 47/100.
By comfort score: 3 Good, 6 Fair and 3 Tough. Tap a month for its own guide.
On the climate data, the best time to visit Galle is January & February, scoring up to 72/100 with highs around 83°F (29°C) and 3.3 in (85 mm) of rain in February. March and June – August are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are May and October & November, mainly because of rain.
November is the wettest month, averaging about 13.1 in (334 mm) of rain. February is the driest, with about 3.3 in (85 mm). The yearly total is around 85.6 in (2174 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 78°F (26°C) and highs of 83°F (28°C). The warmest is March, with average highs of 84°F (29°C).
Yes for much of the year: humidity averages 82% annually, and year-round combine warmth with 75%+ humidity, which feels sticky.
The wettest three-month stretch is October – December, with about 32.1 in (816 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is January – March, with about 12.0 in (304 mm).
Poll the group on January & February dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
