Galle weather in January
Temperature, sea and sunshine in January: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in January
Excellent
Best time to visit: December – October
What is the weather like in Galle in January?
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 8 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 an excellent month for a holiday in Galle.
January compared
How the weather changes from December to February. Tap a month to open it.
| DecemberDec | JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 72 | 80 | 86 |
| Day | 28° | 28° | 29° |
| Night | 24° | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 28° |
| Sun | 7 h | 8 h | 9 h |
| Rain days | 22 | 16 | 13 |
More details for January
- Daylight
- 11 h 48 min06:24 – 18:12
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 64 %on average
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Colombo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %83 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %16 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in January
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Galle in January: quick answers
Is Galle hot in January?
Yes. In January, Galle is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C and nights stay around 24 °C.
Can you swim in Galle in January?
Yes. In January the sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
Does it rain much in Galle in January?
It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 115 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)