23Β° to 31Β°
Dry Season Begins
Comparatively dry and calm, the start of the best window for a visit.
βοΈ Sunscreenβ¨ Best sightseeing weather
23Β° to 31Β°
Driest Month
The driest month of the year, still part of the best window.
βοΈ Sunscreenβ¨ Best sightseeing weather
24Β° to 32Β°
Heat Builds
Still fairly dry, part of the best window, with the heat starting to build.
π₯΅ Heat protectionβοΈ Sunscreen
24Β° to 32Β°
First Rains, Warmest Month
The warmest month of the year on average, as the first of two rainy periods sets in.
β Heavy rain gearπ₯΅ Heat protection
24Β° to 32Β°
First Rains Peak
Among the wettest months of the year, deep in the first rainy period.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Flash-flood aware
24Β° to 32Β°
Southwest Monsoon
Still very wet, as the southwest monsoon holds on.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Flash-flood aware
23Β° to 31Β°
Rain Eases Slightly
Rain eases a little, though the sea often runs rougher as the monsoon wind picks up.
π Rougher seas possibleβ Umbrella handy
23Β° to 31Β°
Comparatively Calmer
A relatively quieter stretch for rain, though still part of the wetter half of the year.
π Rougher seas possibleβ Umbrella handy
23Β° to 31Β°
Second Rains Begin
The second rainy period sets in, with rain a near-daily presence again.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Flash-flood aware
23Β° to 31Β°
Wettest Month
The rainiest month of the year, deep in the second rainy period.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Flash-flood aware
23Β° to 31Β°
Deep Rains
Nearly as wet as October, with an added risk of passing cyclones.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Flash-flood aware
23Β° to 31Β°
Rains Ease
Rain eases as the year winds down toward the dry season.
β Umbrella essentialπ₯΅ Heat protection
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Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Galle?›
Galle sees two separate rainy periods, similar to Colombo, roughly April through June and September through November, with October historically the wettest month, averaging around 343mm across 18 days.
What is the best time of year to visit Galle?›
January through March is historically Galle's dry season and the best window for a visit.
What is the least favorable time to visit Galle?›
May, June, and October are historically among the wettest months of the year.
Which month has the most rain in Galle?›
October is historically the wettest month, averaging around 343mm of rain across 18 days.
Which month is the driest in Galle?›
February is historically the driest month, averaging around 71mm of rain.
How hot does Galle get?›
April is historically the warmest month on average, though temperatures stay fairly consistent year-round on this stretch of coast.
What should I pack for Galle during the rainy season?›
An umbrella and rain gear are worth having from around April through June, and again from September through November.
Is Galle Fort worth visiting in the rain?›
Galle Fort's ramparts and old-town streets can be walked in any season, though the fort's coastal viewpoints are more comfortable during the drier months.
Is Unawatuna Beach near Galle?›
Yes. Unawatuna, a popular curved bay with calmer swimming waters than much of the coast, sits just a few kilometers from Galle Fort.
Do cyclones affect Galle?›
Occasionally. Sri Lanka is usually affected by tropical cyclones in November and December, and more rarely in May, when storms forming in the Bay of Bengal can bring heavy rain.