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Galle in February

Great month. Inside Galle's best window: Dec–Mar (dry season on the south coast).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
31°C (88°F) / 23°C (73°F)
average high / low
Rain days
6
Crowds
High
Sri Lanka overall
Prices
High
Sri Lanka overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Galle

Inside Galle's best window: Dec–Mar (dry season on the south coast).

Is another month better than February?

No other month rates higher than February for Galle in this guide.

Weather in February

Long-term averages
  • GalleHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 6 days
  • West and south coast, Sri Lanka · Colombo, Negombo, Bentota, Galle, Mirissabest weather

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

Festivals and holidays

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.

  • Independence Day

    4 Feb · Sri Lanka

    Parade in Colombo; roads closed near Galle Face.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Sri Lanka overall
High
Prices · Sri Lanka overall
High

Sri Lanka overall: The best month for most of the island; Cultural Triangle comfortable.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Feb: Great

    Jan: Great

  • Daytime high

    Feb: 31 °C (88 °F)

    Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    Feb: 23 °C (73 °F)

    Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)

  • Rain days

    Feb: 6 (better)

    Jan: 8

  • Crowds

    Feb: High

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Feb: High

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Feb: 1

    Jan: 1

February: Inside Galle's best window: Dec–Mar (dry season on the south coast).

January: Inside Galle's best window: Dec–Mar (dry season on the south coast).

Galle: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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