Galle in April

Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (dry season on the south coast)). Across Sri Lanka: Hot; New Year (13–14 Apr) closes shops and fills transport; inter-monsoon storms late in the month.

April is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• DecemberGreatInside Galle's best window: Dec–Mar (dry season on the south coast).
• JanuaryGreatInside Galle's best window: Dec–Mar (dry season on the south coast).
• FebruaryGreatInside Galle's best window: Dec–Mar (dry season on the south coast).
• MarchGreatInside Galle's best window: Dec–Mar (dry season on the south coast).

• GalleHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 12 days
• West and south coast, Sri Lanka · Colombo, Negombo, Bentota, Galle, Mirissahot

  South-west monsoon May–Sep brings rough seas and red flags; October–November inter-monsoon storms are heavy in Colombo.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Sinhala and Tamil New Year big impact

  13–14 Apr · Sri Lanka

  Shops and offices close for days; buses and trains packed before and after; Nuwara Eliya fills with holidaymakers.

Crowds · Sri Lanka overall

Medium

Prices · Sri Lanka overall

Medium

Sri Lanka overall: Hot; New Year (13–14 Apr) closes shops and fills transport; inter-monsoon storms late in the month.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Galle, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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