Galle, Sri Lanka: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Galle, Sri Lanka? If you're planning to go to Galle, the following is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Galle, Sri Lanka

Based on the climate and weather in Galle, the best time to go is June. See below for details.

Important essentials for Galle, Sri Lanka

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Galle, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • A vaccine card protector

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  • Travel insurance

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  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry TSA-friendly option.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection available.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Galle, Sri Lanka by month

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January

If you visit Galle during January, you are likely to find that it is extremely hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain almost every day of the month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you want to visit the stunning Meeran Masjid, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who is allowed to enter the building; it is best to check with the Galle tourism authority.

If you go to the National Sea Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

If you visit Galle during February, you might find that it is really hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you want to visit the stunning Meeran Masjid, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who is allowed to enter the building; it is best to check with the Galle tourism authority.

If you go to the National Sea Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

March in Galle can be sweltering. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you want to visit the stunning Meeran Masjid, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who is allowed to enter the building; it is best to check with the Galle tourism authority.

If you go to the National Sea Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

April in Galle can be very hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) to high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you want to visit the stunning Meeran Masjid, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who is allowed to enter the building; it is best to check with the Galle tourism authority.

If you go to the National Sea Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

In May, Galle can be very hot. Temperatures routinely are in the high 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Galle, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you want to visit the stunning Meeran Masjid, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who is allowed to enter the building; it is best to check with the Galle tourism authority.

If you go to the National Sea Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

If you visit Galle during June, you may see that it can be sweltering. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you want to visit the stunning Meeran Masjid, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who is allowed to enter the building; it is best to check with the Galle tourism authority.

If you go to the National Sea Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

If you vacation in Galle during July, you might find that it is extremely warm. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you want to visit the stunning Meeran Masjid, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who is allowed to enter the building; it is best to check with the Galle tourism authority.

If you go to the National Sea Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

August in this region is extremely warm. Temperatures average in the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you want to visit the stunning Meeran Masjid, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who is allowed to enter the building; it is best to check with the Galle tourism authority.

If you go to the National Sea Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

In September, Galle is constantly hot. Temperatures routinely are in the 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Galle, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you want to visit the stunning Meeran Masjid, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who is allowed to enter the building; it is best to check with the Galle tourism authority.

If you go to the National Sea Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

If you visit Galle during October, you may notice that it is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you want to visit the stunning Meeran Masjid, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who is allowed to enter the building; it is best to check with the Galle tourism authority.

If you go to the National Sea Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

November in Galle is constantly hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you want to visit the stunning Meeran Masjid, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who is allowed to enter the building; it is best to check with the Galle tourism authority.

If you go to the National Sea Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

December in Galle is really hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) to 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Mosques often require certain dress, so if you want to visit the stunning Meeran Masjid, take the following:

Note that there may be restrictions on who is allowed to enter the building; it is best to check with the Galle tourism authority.

If you go to the National Sea Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Activities for Galle, Sri Lanka

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Galle.

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