Climate normals · 1970–2000
Galle Climate
Galle is a city in Sri Lanka (34) with a population of about 93,118. Its average annual temperature is 26.8°C (80°F), with roughly 2798 mm of rain per year.
26.8°C
Avg Temp
2798
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Galle Climate
Galle has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F) and receives about 2798 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.8°C
Avg Temp
2798
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 79° | 119 mm |
| February | 27° / 80° | 109 mm |
| March | 27° / 81° | 145 mm |
| April | 28° / 82° | 257 mm |
| May | 28° / 82° | 363 mm |
| June | 27° / 81° | 237 mm |
| July | 27° / 80° | 204 mm |
| August | 27° / 80° | 206 mm |
| September | 27° / 80° | 254 mm |
| October | 27° / 80° | 368 mm |
| November | 26° / 80° | 328 mm |
| December | 26° / 79° | 208 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Galle
The most comfortable months to visit Galle are typically January, February and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is April (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near 23°C low). October is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Galle are typically January, February and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Galle, Sri Lanka has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C and about 2798 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is January.
In April, the hottest month, daily highs in Galle average about 31°C (87°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.