Galle weather in January

Galle, Sri Lanka
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January in Galle: warm, rainy, with very humid — an excellent time to visit.

#3 of 12 months in Galle · #232 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 83/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Galle climate normals — January

Daytime high29°C / 84°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low24°C / 75°F
Rainfall141 mm / 5.5 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days18 days
Humidity83%💦 very humid
Dew point23°C / 73°F
Sunshine10.1 h/day
Daylight11.8 h
Wind9 km/h / 6 mph
Air quality (US AQI)66🙂 moderate

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

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Galle in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Galle?
January in Galle: warm, rainy, with very humid — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Galle on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
What is the weather like in Galle in January?
In January, Galle averages a daily high of 28.7°C and a low of 23.9°C, with about 140.5 mm of rain over roughly 17.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Galle in January?
Galle has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 66 in January.

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