Galle Weather in December

What's the weather like in Galle (Southern) in December 2024?

The climate in Galle during December can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

December is in the winter in Galle and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

Galle weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.3°C 84.7°F
Nightly temperature 22.2°C 71.9°F
Average temperature 25.7°C 78.3°F
Daily sunshine 6.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 181 mm 7.1 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 28.1°C 82.5°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 11.9kph 7 mph

On average December is the 5th driest month of the year in Galle with around 181mm 7.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Galle

Galle average temperature in December

December rainfall

Galle average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Galle average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Galle in December 2024.

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Galle weather stats

Galle weather statistics
Hottest month: April 30.5°C 86.9°F
Driest month: January 94mm 3.7ins
Sunniest month: March 8.9hrs
Coldest month: January 29.4°C 84.9°F
Wettest month: October 340mm 13.4ins
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