Galle weather in April
Temperature, sea and sunshine in April: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in April
Good
Best time to visit: December – October
What is the weather like in Galle in April?
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 8 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.
April compared
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More details for April
- Daylight
- 12 h 15 min06:02 – 18:17
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 30 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 67 %on average
- Hot days
- 5 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Colombo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %78 %
- 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 April
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Galle in April: quick answers
Is Galle hot in April?
Yes. In April, Galle is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C and nights stay around 25 °C. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Galle in April?
Yes. In April the sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
Does it rain much in Galle in April?
It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 185 mm.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)