Galle weather in August

Galle, Sri Lanka
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August in Galle: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 29 rainy days.

#7 of 12 months in Galle · #573 of 897 destinations to visit in August · comfort 75/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Galle climate normals — August

Daytime high28°C / 83°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low25°C / 77°F
Rainfall233 mm / 9.2 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days29 days
Humidity85%💦 very humid
Dew point24°C / 75°F
Sunshine9.9 h/day
Daylight12.3 h
Wind20 km/h / 12 mph
Air quality (US AQI)46🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Galle in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Galle?
August in Galle: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 29 rainy days. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Galle on SeasonMap's comfort score (75/100).
What is the weather like in Galle in August?
In August, Galle averages a daily high of 28.1°C and a low of 25.2°C, with about 232.5 mm of rain over roughly 28.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Galle in August?
Galle has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 46 in August.

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