Southern Province weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Southern Province, Sri Lanka. Like most weather services, we show Southern Province at one spot: Galle, its largest city. At 9:00 AM local time it was cloudy and 29°C (83°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 AM (3.0 mm total). Best months for weather: Jul, Jan–Mar.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 97%
- Chance of rain
- 18%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 AM (3.0 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jul, Jan–MarOff season May, Oct–Nov
About Galle weather
Is it raining in Galle right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 29° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 AM (3.0 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Galle this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–30° and lows of 22–24°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Galle lately?
In the past 7 days, Galle had 7 rainy days and 138.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Galle?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Southern Province weather by month
When is the best time to visit Southern Province?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Southern Province is Jul, Jan–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May, Oct–Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (82°F) in August to 29°C (84°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Southern Province?
November is the wettest month, with about 334 mm (13.1 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 85 mm (3.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Southern Province?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 27°C (80°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 27°C (80°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Galle), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Southern Province
Weather can differ a lot within Southern Province: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galle | Jul, Jan–Mar | Apr–May, Sep–Dec | 28–29°C | 2,174 mm |
| Ambalantota | Jun–Aug, Jan–Mar | Apr–May, Sep–Jan | 28–29°C | 2,225 mm |
| Matara | Jun–Aug, Jan–Mar | Apr–May, Sep–Dec | 28–30°C | 1,837 mm |
| Beliatta | Jun–Aug, Jan–Mar | Apr–May, Sep–Dec | 28–30°C | 1,837 mm |
| Ambalangoda | Jul, Jan–Mar | Apr–May, Sep–Dec | 28–29°C | 2,174 mm |
| Devinuwara | Jun–Aug, Jan–Mar | Apr–May, Sep–Dec | 28–30°C | 1,837 mm |
| Bentota | Jul, Jan–Mar | Apr–Jun, Sep–Dec | 28–30°C | 2,203 mm |
| Weligama | Jun–Aug, Jan–Mar | Apr–May, Sep–Dec | 28–30°C | 1,837 mm |
| Hambantota | Jun–Aug, Jan–Mar | Apr–May, Sep–Jan | 28–29°C | 2,225 mm |