Galle weather in May

Galle, Sri Lanka
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May in Galle: hot, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 30 rainy days.

#9 of 12 months in Galle · #727 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 69/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Galle climate normals — May

Daytime high29°C / 84°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low26°C / 78°F
Rainfall321 mm / 12.7 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days30 days
Humidity86%💦 very humid
Dew point25°C / 76°F
Sunshine9.6 h/day
Daylight12.4 h
Wind18 km/h / 11 mph
Air quality (US AQI)43🍃 good

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

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Galle in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Galle?
May in Galle: hot, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 30 rainy days. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Galle on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
What is the weather like in Galle in May?
In May, Galle averages a daily high of 29°C and a low of 25.8°C, with about 321.4 mm of rain over roughly 29.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Galle in May?
Galle has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in May.

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