Galle weather in February
In February, Galle sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 50 mm of rain across 10.1 wet days and about 11.8 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 34% of the time in February, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 42 min at the start of February to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, February is Galle's 2nd-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Galle's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 50 mm
- 10.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 48 min
- 6:30 AM – 6:18 PM
- Cloud cover
- 56%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.11 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.8
- out of 10
Galle is city in Southern Province, Sri Lanka.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in February
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical February day in Galle reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 3°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 29°C. Set against its neighbours, February runs on par with January and on par with March.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 25 |
| 2 | 28 | 25 |
| 3 | 28 | 25 |
| 4 | 28 | 25 |
| 5 | 28 | 25 |
| 6 | 28 | 25 |
| 7 | 28 | 25 |
| 8 | 28 | 25 |
| 9 | 28 | 25 |
| 10 | 28 | 25 |
| 11 | 28 | 25 |
| 12 | 28 | 25 |
| 13 | 28 | 25 |
| 14 | 28 | 25 |
| 15 | 28 | 25 |
| 16 | 28 | 25 |
| 17 | 28 | 25 |
| 18 | 28 | 25 |
| 19 | 28 | 25 |
| 20 | 28 | 25 |
| 21 | 28 | 25 |
| 22 | 29 | 25 |
| 23 | 29 | 25 |
| 24 | 29 | 25 |
| 25 | 29 | 26 |
| 26 | 29 | 26 |
| 27 | 29 | 26 |
| 28 | 29 | 26 |
How February really feels in Galle
Once humidity and wind are folded in, February averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
February sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Galle weather by month
How February compares with the rest of the year at a glance. February is the 4th-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 25° | 63 | 12.2 | 11.7 | 6.0 |
| Feb | 28° / 25° | 50 | 10.1 | 11.8 | 5.8 |
| Mar | 29° / 26° | 65 | 13.7 | 12 | 5.2 |
| Apr | 29° / 26° | 147 | 22.7 | 12.1 | 3.9 |
| May | 29° / 26° | 279 | 28.4 | 12.3 | 3.3 |
| Jun | 28° / 26° | 244 | 27.5 | 12.3 | 3.5 |
| Jul | 28° / 26° | 215 | 27.5 | 12.3 | 3.7 |
| Aug | 27° / 26° | 206 | 27.4 | 12.2 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 28° / 26° | 240 | 26.5 | 12 | 3.8 |
| Oct | 28° / 25° | 263 | 26.5 | 11.9 | 3.9 |
| Nov | 28° / 25° | 250 | 23.5 | 11.7 | 4.2 |
| Dec | 28° / 25° | 148 | 18.7 | 11.7 | 5.0 |
Cloud cover in February
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 34% of the time in February.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 23% of February, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 43%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 |
| Cloudier (%) | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 50 |
| 2 | 51 | 49 |
| 3 | 52 | 48 |
| 4 | 53 | 47 |
| 5 | 54 | 46 |
| 6 | 54 | 46 |
| 7 | 54 | 46 |
| 8 | 55 | 45 |
| 9 | 55 | 45 |
| 10 | 56 | 44 |
| 11 | 56 | 44 |
| 12 | 57 | 43 |
| 13 | 58 | 42 |
| 14 | 58 | 42 |
| 15 | 58 | 42 |
| 16 | 58 | 42 |
| 17 | 58 | 42 |
| 18 | 59 | 41 |
| 19 | 59 | 41 |
| 20 | 59 | 41 |
| 21 | 58 | 42 |
| 22 | 58 | 42 |
| 23 | 59 | 41 |
| 24 | 59 | 41 |
| 25 | 59 | 41 |
| 26 | 59 | 41 |
| 27 | 59 | 41 |
| 28 | 60 | 40 |
Chance of precipitation in February
Galle gets around 50 mm of rain over 10.1 wet days in February, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 36% and peaks near 37% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 35 |
| 2 | 36 |
| 3 | 36 |
| 4 | 36 |
| 5 | 37 |
| 6 | 37 |
| 7 | 37 |
| 8 | 37 |
| 9 | 37 |
| 10 | 37 |
| 11 | 37 |
| 12 | 37 |
| 13 | 36 |
| 14 | 36 |
| 15 | 35 |
| 16 | 35 |
| 17 | 35 |
| 18 | 34 |
| 19 | 34 |
| 20 | 35 |
| 21 | 35 |
| 22 | 35 |
| 23 | 35 |
| 24 | 36 |
| 25 | 36 |
| 26 | 36 |
| 27 | 37 |
| 28 | 37 |
Humidity in February
Most of February feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, February lands in the oppressive band about 88% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Oppressive (%) | 91 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 88 |
| Miserable (%) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 91 | 1 |
| 2 | 8 | 90 | 2 |
| 3 | 9 | 89 | 2 |
| 4 | 9 | 89 | 2 |
| 5 | 9 | 89 | 2 |
| 6 | 10 | 87 | 3 |
| 7 | 10 | 87 | 3 |
| 8 | 10 | 86 | 4 |
| 9 | 10 | 86 | 4 |
| 10 | 10 | 86 | 4 |
| 11 | 10 | 85 | 5 |
| 12 | 10 | 85 | 5 |
| 13 | 10 | 85 | 5 |
| 14 | 10 | 85 | 5 |
| 15 | 9 | 86 | 5 |
| 16 | 9 | 86 | 5 |
| 17 | 8 | 87 | 5 |
| 18 | 8 | 87 | 5 |
| 19 | 7 | 88 | 5 |
| 20 | 7 | 89 | 4 |
| 21 | 6 | 90 | 4 |
| 22 | 6 | 90 | 4 |
| 23 | 6 | 90 | 4 |
| 24 | 5 | 90 | 5 |
| 25 | 5 | 90 | 5 |
| 26 | 5 | 90 | 5 |
| 27 | 5 | 89 | 6 |
| 28 | 5 | 88 | 7 |
Wind in February
Winds average 8 km/h in February.
Across February, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in February
Daylight runs from about 11 h 42 min at the start of February to 11 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 12 minutes over February. Sunrise moves from 6:30 AM to 6:26 AM, and sunset from 6:15 PM to 6:19 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.7 | 6:30 | 6:15 |
| 2 | 11.7 | 6:31 | 6:15 |
| 3 | 11.7 | 6:31 | 6:15 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:31 | 6:16 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 6:31 | 6:16 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 6:31 | 6:16 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 6:30 | 6:16 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 6:30 | 6:17 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 6:30 | 6:17 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 6:30 | 6:17 |
| 11 | 11.8 | 6:30 | 6:17 |
| 12 | 11.8 | 6:30 | 6:17 |
| 13 | 11.8 | 6:30 | 6:18 |
| 14 | 11.8 | 6:30 | 6:18 |
| 15 | 11.8 | 6:30 | 6:18 |
| 16 | 11.8 | 6:30 | 6:18 |
| 17 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:18 |
| 18 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:18 |
| 19 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:18 |
| 20 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:18 |
| 21 | 11.8 | 6:28 | 6:18 |
| 22 | 11.8 | 6:28 | 6:19 |
| 23 | 11.8 | 6:28 | 6:19 |
| 24 | 11.8 | 6:28 | 6:19 |
| 25 | 11.9 | 6:27 | 6:19 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 6:27 | 6:19 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 6:27 | 6:19 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 6:26 | 6:19 |
Solar energy in February
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in February, about 6.11 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.82 kWh/m² to a high of 6.45 kWh/m² in March across the year — February's 6.11 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.3 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Galle
None of Galle's seasonal hazards are active in February. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Galle sits in the North Indian Ocean cyclone zone; the season peaks May and October–November.
Is February a good time to visit Galle?
Our two travel scores rate February for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
February is a reasonable time to visit Galle for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Galle in February
From February's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In February, Galle sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 10 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Galle in February
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in February — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 13 km away) is warmest in April at about 30°C and coldest in July near 28°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Warm |
| Feb | 28 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 28 | Tropical |
| Jul | 28 | Warm |
| Aug | 28 | Warm |
| Sep | 28 | Warm |
| Oct | 28 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Tropical |
UV index in Galle in February
Clear-sky midday UV in February peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Galle peaks around April 17 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 11 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 9 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Very high |
Air quality in Galle in February
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where February falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Galle is worst in January — around 35 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.1× the cleanest month (September, 16 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 35 | 31 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 25 | 30 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | Moderate |
| Feb | 31 | Moderate |
| Mar | 25 | Moderate |
| Apr | 21 | Moderate |
| May | 20 | Moderate |
| Jun | 18 | Moderate |
| Jul | 17 | Moderate |
| Aug | 17 | Moderate |
| Sep | 16 | Moderate |
| Oct | 18 | Moderate |
| Nov | 25 | Moderate |
| Dec | 30 | Moderate |
Where is Galle?
Galle sits at 6.0°N, 80.2°E, 24 m above sea level, in Sri Lanka. The nearest listed city is Unawatuna, 5.0 km away.
Topography around Galle
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Galle.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Galle has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 61 m around an average of 9 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 217 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,357 m.
The land around Galle is covered by trees (49%) and water (32%) within 3 km, water (51%) and trees (45%) within 16 km, and trees (51%) and water (46%) within 80 km.
Sri Lanka travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type D / G / M
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 27% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $5,002
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 47%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 3.3
- per 100k, 2019
- Road deaths
- 19.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 486
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Galle (6.0461°, 80.2103°, elevation 24 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).