Galle
A Dutch colonial fort still fully walled and lived in, ramparts you walk at sunset with the whole town looking the other way at the ocean, and a boutique-hotel scene built into converted merchant houses behind the fortifications.
The best time to visit Galle is Dec–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (87°F). Local time there is 21:13 (UTC+5:30).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
January · high 87°F · rain 3.0in · 11.7h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Colombo, this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C87°F | 75mm3.0in | 11.7h11.7h | in the recommended window |
| February | 31°C88°F | 60mm2.4in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| March | 31°C88°F | 92mm3.6in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| April | 31°C87°F | 149mm5.9in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| May | 30°C85°F | 301mm11.9in | 12.4h12.4h | |
| June | 29°C84°F | 241mm9.5in | 12.5h12.5h | |
| July | 29°C84°F | 175mm6.9in | 12.5h12.5h | |
| August | 28°C83°F | 198mm7.8in | 12.4h12.4h | |
| September | 28°C83°F | 317mm12.5in | 12.1h12.1h | |
| October | 28°C83°F | 352mm13.9in | 12.0h12.0h | |
| November | 29°C84°F | 417mm16.4in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| December | 30°C85°F | 195mm7.7in | 11.7h11.7h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- LKR · Sri Lankan rupee
- Language
- Sinhala, Tamil
- Driving
- on the left
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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