When to go · Galle
Galle in January
Great month. Inside Galle's best window: Dec–Mar (dry season on the south coast).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 30°C86°F / 23°C73°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- High
- Sri Lanka overall
- Prices
- High
- Sri Lanka overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Galle
Inside Galle's best window: Dec–Mar (dry season on the south coast).
Weather in January
- GalleHighs around 30 °C, lows around 23 °C, rain on about 8 daysHighs around 86 °F, lows around 73 °F, rain on about 8 days
- West and south coast, Sri Lanka · Colombo, Negombo, Bentota, Galle, Mirissabest weather
South-west monsoon May–Sep brings rough seas and red flags; October–November inter-monsoon storms are heavy in Colombo.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Christmas and New Year big impact
25 Dec – early Jan · Sri Lanka
South-coast beach hotels at peak prices.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Sri Lanka overall
- High
- Prices · Sri Lanka overall
- High
Sri Lanka overall: Dry south-west coast and hills; peak season; the east is wet.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen