AI-generatedGalle at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Oct
- Warmest month
- Mar · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Apr · 29.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,390 h
- Rain a year
- 2,177 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 24 m
Climate in Galle
Galle has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. March is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while August is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,390 hours of sunshine a year, Galle is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: December – October
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:5517:55
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Galle in October?
In October, Galle is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 248 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Galle.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 0 min05:55 – 17:55
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 79 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Colombo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %48 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Galle
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.7 – 28.7 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Galle ranges from 27.7 °C in July to 29.7 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in April, while the air already peaks in March. From April to June and from September to December the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in April, eight out of ten years were between 28.9 and 30.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.9° | 27.5° | 28.5° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.3° | 27.7° | 28.8° | warm |
| MarchMar | 29.1° | 28.5° | 29.5° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 29.7° | 28.9° | 30.4° | very warm |
| MayMay | 29.0° | 28.5° | 29.7° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 28.4° | 27.7° | 29.1° | warm |
| JulyJul | 27.7° | 27.1° | 28.5° | warm |
| AugustAug | 27.7° | 27.0° | 28.2° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.9° | 27.4° | 28.4° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.2° | 27.7° | 28.7° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.6° | 28.0° | 29.1° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.3° | 27.9° | 28.8° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Galle
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.9 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Galle, 49 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Galle
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Galle: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Galle has about 26 rainy days with 248 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 77 | 28° | 24° | 27.9° | 7.1 h | 16 | 115 |
| FebruaryFeb | 83 | 29° | 24° | 28.3° | 7.8 h | 13 | 83 |
| MarchMar | 75 | 30° | 25° | 29.1° | 7.6 h | 20 | 110 |
| AprilApr | 73 | 29° | 25° | 29.7° | 6.9 h | 26 | 185 |
| MayMay | 71 | 29° | 26° | 29.0° | 6.4 h | 28 | 230 |
| JuneJun | 72 | 28° | 25° | 28.4° | 6.6 h | 27 | 184 |
| JulyJul | 72 | 28° | 25° | 27.7° | 6.6 h | 26 | 152 |
| AugustAug | 72 | 28° | 25° | 27.7° | 6.6 h | 26 | 157 |
| SeptemberSep | 71 | 28° | 25° | 27.9° | 6.2 h | 26 | 201 |
| OctoberOct | 70 | 28° | 25° | 28.2° | 5.9 h | 26 | 248 |
| NovemberNov | 67 | 28° | 24° | 28.6° | 5.2 h | 25 | 304 |
| DecemberDec | 69 | 28° | 24° | 28.3° | 5.8 h | 22 | 208 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
6.05° N, 80.21° E · 24 m · Asia/Colombo
Best time to visit Galle
The best time to visit Galle is from December to October. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in April it only reaches 29.7 °C. The wettest month is November with 304 mm of precipitation.
Galle through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Galle in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 74 rainy days in all
Galle in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 80 rainy days in all
Galle in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 78 rainy days in all
Galle in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 28–29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Galle for you.
Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Galle month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
77January28° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In January, Galle is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 115 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Galle.
Galle in January83February29° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In February, Galle is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 83 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Galle.
Galle in February75March30° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In March, Galle is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 110 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Galle.
Galle in March73April29° · Sea 30° · 7 h
In April, Galle is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 185 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Galle.
Galle in April71May29° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In May, Galle is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 230 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Galle.
Galle in May72June28° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In June, Galle is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 184 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Galle.
Galle in June72July28° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In July, Galle is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 152 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Galle.
Galle in July72August28° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In August, Galle is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 157 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Galle.
Galle in August71September28° · Sea 28° · 6 h
In September, Galle is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 201 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Galle.
Galle in September70October28° · Sea 28° · 6 h
In October, Galle is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 248 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Galle.
Galle in October67November28° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In November, Galle is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 304 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Galle.
Galle in November69December28° · Sea 28° · 6 h
In December, Galle is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 208 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Galle.
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Galle vs. Bentota
In October Galle has the better holiday weather (score 70 vs. 65). During the day it is about as warm in Bentota as in Galle. The sea is about equally warm. Bentota gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Galle | Bentota |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 70 | 65 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 28° |
| Sea | 28° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 26 | 28 |
| Best time | Dec – Oct | Jan – Apr |
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 10 min
- Distance
- 8,840 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Galle
When is the best time to visit Galle?
The best time to visit Galle is from December to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Galle?
The sea temperature in Galle ranges from 27.7 °C in July to 29.7 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Galle in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Galle?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 25 °C. August is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Galle?
The wettest month is November with 304 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 83 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Galle get?
Galle gets around 2,390 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 7.8 hours a day; in November there are 5.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Galle in?
Galle uses the time zone Asia/Colombo, at UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Galle?
A nonstop flight from London to Galle takes about 11 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,840 km.
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