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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

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Galle — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January26° / 79°119 mm
February27° / 80°109 mm
March27° / 81°145 mm
April28° / 82°257 mm
May28° / 82°363 mm
June27° / 81°237 mm
July27° / 80°204 mm
August27° / 80°206 mm
September27° / 80°254 mm
October27° / 80°368 mm
November26° / 80°328 mm
December26° / 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.