Galle Weather
Galle weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep.
Galle current weather
Galle now (local time 13:00)
30°C
Overcast
- Feels like
- 35°
- Humidity
- 62%
- Wind
- 9 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
23° – 31°C
Rain likely on 7 of 7 days
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Galle 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
🌦️
31°
25°
💧98%
Mon
10/5
🌦️
30°
24°
💧97%
Tue
10/6
🌧️
30°
24°
💧100%
Wed
10/7
🌧️
31°
23°
💧100%
Thu
10/8
⛈️
31°
23°
💧100%
Fri
10/9
🌦️
30°
23°
💧100%
Sat
10/10
🌦️
29°
23°
💧98%
Sun
10/11
🌦️
28°
23°
💧100%
Mon
10/12
🌦️
30°
22°
💧100%
Tue
10/13
🌦️
30°
23°
💧98%
Wed
10/14
🌦️
30°
23°
💧94%
Thu
10/15
⛈️
30°
24°
💧94%
Fri
10/16
⛈️
30°
24°
💧96%
Sat
10/17
🌦️
30°
23°
💧100%
Best time to visit Galle
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Galle are Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep. The hottest month is March (average high 29°C) and the coldest is July (average low 27°C).
Galle climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBest | 28°C | 26°C | 95 mm | 78% | +10°C |
| FebBest | 29°C | 26°C | 85 mm | 77% | +10°C |
| MarBest | 29°C | 27°C | 124 mm | 78% | +8°C |
| Apr | 29°C | 28°C | 221 mm | 81% | +5°C |
| May | 29°C | 28°C | 243 mm | 84% | +2°C |
| JunBest | 28°C | 27°C | 146 mm | 84% | -1°C |
| JulBest | 28°C | 27°C | 116 mm | 85% | -2°C |
| AugBest | 28°C | 27°C | 139 mm | 85% | -2°C |
| SepBest | 28°C | 27°C | 189 mm | 84% | -1°C |
| Oct | 28°C | 27°C | 280 mm | 84% | +1°C |
| Nov | 28°C | 26°C | 334 mm | 82% | +5°C |
| Dec | 28°C | 26°C | 202 mm | 80% | +9°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Galle weather month by month: what to wear
Galle in OctoberThis month
October in Galle is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 27°C, around 280 mm of rain (very wet) and 84% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Galle in November
November in Galle is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C, around 334 mm of rain (very wet) and 82% humidity — about 5°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Galle in December
December in Galle is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C, around 202 mm of rain (wet) and 80% humidity — about 9°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Galle in JanuaryBest month
January in Galle is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C, around 95 mm of rain (some rain) and 78% humidity — about 10°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
Galle in FebruaryBest month
February in Galle is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 26°C, around 85 mm of rain (some rain) and 77% humidity — about 10°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
Galle in MarchBest month
March in Galle is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 27°C, around 124 mm of rain (some rain) and 78% humidity — about 8°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
Galle in April
April in Galle is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 28°C, around 221 mm of rain (wet) and 81% humidity — about 5°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Galle in May
May in Galle is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 28°C, around 243 mm of rain (wet) and 84% humidity — about 2°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Galle in JuneBest month
June in Galle is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 27°C, around 146 mm of rain (some rain) and 84% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Galle in JulyBest month
July in Galle is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 27°C, around 116 mm of rain (some rain) and 85% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Galle in AugustBest month
August in Galle is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 27°C, around 139 mm of rain (some rain) and 85% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Galle in SeptemberBest month
September in Galle is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 27°C, around 189 mm of rain (wet) and 84% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Galle?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Galle are Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep. The hottest month is March (average high 29°C) and the coldest is July (average low 27°C).
›What's the weather like in Galle in October, and what should I wear?
October in Galle is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 27°C, around 280 mm of rain (very wet) and 84% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. What to wear: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
›What's the weather like in Galle in November, and what should I wear?
November in Galle is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C, around 334 mm of rain (very wet) and 82% humidity — about 5°C warmer than Hong Kong. What to wear: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
›When is the rainy season in Galle?
Galle is wettest in November, with about 334 mm on average, and driest in February, with about 85 mm.
›How cold does Galle get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is July, averaging 28°C by day and 27°C at night. Snow is very unlikely.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: March; coldest: July.