Galle weather
At 12:45 AM local time it was cloudy and 24°C (75°F). Light rain for 9 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jul, Jan–Mar. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 97%
- Chance of rain
- 71%
- Rain
- 0.3 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 9 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jul, Jan–MarOff season May, Oct–Nov
About Galle weather
Is it raining in Galle right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 24° right now. Light rain for 9 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Galle this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–30° and lows of 22–24°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Galle lately?
In the past 7 days, Galle had 7 rainy days and 136.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Galle?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Galle weather by month
When is the best time to visit Galle?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Galle is Jul, Jan–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May, Oct–Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (82°F) in August to 29°C (84°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Galle?
November is the wettest month, with about 334 mm (13.1 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 85 mm (3.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Galle?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 27°C (80°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 27°C (80°F).
How warm is the sea in Galle?
The sea is warmest in April at about 30°C (87°F) and coolest in August at about 28°C (83°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months