Galle in August
The weather in August
In August, Galle averages daytime highs of 27° and night-time lows of 25° — warm weather by day. Expect around 165 mm of precipitation spread over about 20 wet days, with average cloud cover near 54%.
Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September brings little change. The sea averages 28°, comfortably warm for swimming.
August scores 47/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 6th of the twelve months for Galle. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:05 and sets at 18:24 local time, giving 12 h 19 min of daylight. Days shorten by 9 minutes over the month.
Why 47/100?
How the score for August is builtBeach score this month: 69/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Galle this month
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Galle in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Galle?
August scores 47/100 for Galle, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 27°C with 20 wet days.
How warm is Galle in August?
Daytime highs average 27°C and night-time lows 25°C in August.
Does it rain a lot in Galle in August?
Galle receives about 165 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 20 days.
Can you swim in Galle in August?
The sea averages 28°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.