Weather radar Galle
Real-time precipitation radar · Southern Province · Sri Lanka
Galle climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Galle shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 29.7° | 30.9° | 31.2° | 31.2° | 30.3° | 29.7° | 29.5° | 29.3° | 29.4° | 29.4° | 29.5° | 29.8° |
| Avg low (°C) | 23.8° | 24° | 24.6° | 25.2° | 26° | 25.8° | 25.7° | 25.4° | 25.3° | 24.8° | 24.4° | 24.1° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 230 | 86 | 142 | 204 | 387 | 236 | 209 | 221 | 249 | 326 | 383 | 213 |
| Rainy days | 23 | 14 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 23 |
| Sunshine hours | 284 | 300 | 323 | 312 | 293 | 314 | 309 | 313 | 293 | 272 | 244 | 292 |
| Humidity | 86% | 83% | 84% | 86% | 88% | 88% | 87% | 88% | 88% | 89% | 88% | 87% |
Best time to visit Galle
The best time to visit Galle is typically February. In this month the average high is 30.9°C, precipitation is 86 mm and sunshine duration is 300 hours. The annual average high is 30°C, total annual precipitation is 2886 mm (314 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3549 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Galle
How up to date is the weather radar for Galle?
The weather radar for Galle is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Galle?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Galle: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Galle?
The thunderstorm potential for Galle is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Galle.
What is the climate like in Galle?
Galle has an annual average high of 30°C. The warmest month is March (avg high 31.2°C), the coldest January (avg low 23.8°C). The wettest month is May with 387 mm, the driest February with 86 mm. Total annual precipitation is 2886 mm (314 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3549 hours.
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