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Galle
Visit in June — score 52/100 · avg high 84°F · 30 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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#1July
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47 | 80° | 84° | 76° | 31 | 129 | 11.7h | High | Average |
| February | 47 | 81° | 85° | 76° | 26 | 105 | 11.8h | High | Average |
| March | 49 | 82° | 86° | 78° | 31 | 157 | 12.0h | Moderate | Average |
| April | 49 | 83° | 86° | 80° | 30 | 241 | 12.1h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 51 | 83° | 86° | 80° | 31 | 264 | 12.3h | Moderate | Below avg |
| June | 52 | 82° | 84° | 80° | 30 | 155 | 12.3h | Moderate | Below avg |
| July | 51 | 81° | 83° | 79° | 31 | 126 | 12.3h | Moderate | Average |
| August | 51 | 81° | 83° | 78° | 31 | 158 | 12.2h | Moderate | Average |
| September | 52 | 81° | 83° | 79° | 30 | 206 | 12.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| October | 50 | 81° | 84° | 78° | 31 | 314 | 11.9h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 49 | 81° | 85° | 78° | 30 | 380 | 11.7h | Moderate | Average |
| December | 45 | 81° | 84° | 77° | 31 | 232 | 11.7h | High | Above avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 50/100
- High
- 86°F
- Low
- 80°F
- Rain days
- 31/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Galle (March, April, May) brings average highs of 86°F and lows of 80°F, with about 31 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 50/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 51/100.
Summer
- Score
- 51/100
- High
- 84°F
- Low
- 79°F
- Rain days
- 31/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Galle (June, July, August) brings average highs of 84°F and lows of 79°F, with about 31 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 51/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 52/100.
Fall
- Score
- 51/100
- High
- 84°F
- Low
- 78°F
- Rain days
- 30/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Galle (September, October, November) brings average highs of 84°F and lows of 78°F, with about 30 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 51/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 52/100.
Winter
- Score
- 46/100
- High
- 85°F
- Low
- 76°F
- Rain days
- 29/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Galle (December, January, February) brings average highs of 85°F and lows of 76°F, with about 29 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 46/100, with January being the strongest month of the season at 47/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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