2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Galle & Sri Lanka South Coast in April

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

April is a wet time to visit Galle & Sri Lanka South Coast. Galle & Sri Lanka South Coast has a Tropical climate with average yearly highs of 31°C, lows of 25°C, and approximately 24 rainy days per month.

Avg High

31°C

Avg Low

25°C

Rainy days

24days

Daylight

12.3h

Is April a good time to visit Galle & Sri Lanka South Coast?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

6:02 AM

Sunset

6:17 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 30°C 23°C 14 Excellent (best)
February 31°C 24°C 12 Excellent (best)
March 32°C 25°C 13 Excellent (best)
April 31°C 25°C 24 Wet
May 29°C 26°C 31 Wet
June 29°C 26°C 28 Wet
July 28°C 25°C 28 Wet
August 29°C 26°C 27 Wet
September 28°C 25°C 30 Wet
October 29°C 25°C 27 Wet
November 29°C 24°C 26 Wet
December 29°C 24°C 25 Excellent (best)

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for April

Humidity-wicking clothes, insect repellent, waterproof bag, and rain poncho.

Climate: Tropical
Travel Context Expect humidity and afternoon showers—plan flexible days.

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Common Questions

Is April a good time to visit Galle & Sri Lanka South Coast? +

April is typically Wet for visiting Galle & Sri Lanka South Coast, with average highs of 31°C and around 24 rainy days.

What should I pack for Galle & Sri Lanka South Coast in April? +

With highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C in {month}, we recommend: Humidity-wicking clothes, insect repellent, waterproof bag, and rain poncho.

Does it rain a lot in Galle & Sri Lanka South Coast in April? +

Galle & Sri Lanka South Coast typically sees around 24 rainy days in April.

How many hours of daylight are there in Galle & Sri Lanka South Coast in April? +

In April, Galle & Sri Lanka South Coast gets approximately 12.3 hours of daylight per day.

Is April peak season in Galle & Sri Lanka South Coast? +

No, April is not peak season in Galle & Sri Lanka South Coast. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Galle & Sri Lanka South Coast? +

The best months to visit Galle & Sri Lanka South Coast are December, January, February, March, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Asia/Colombo)

Last Updated: January 2026

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April

31° / 25°
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