Galle Fort
Galle Fort is a fort commissioned by the Portuguese in 1584. It is part of the Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications and is recognized as a Heritage of Portuguese Influence, later occupied by the Dutch East India Company.
Planning a visit
The driest time to visit is from January through March, when monthly rainfall ranges between 66 mm and 88 mm. Rainfall increases significantly from April through November, often exceeding 200 mm per month. Average temperatures remain consistent year-round, typically around 26 °C to 28 °C.
The nearest airport is Koggala Airport, located 12 km away. Colombo Ratmalana International Airport is 96 km from the site, and the capital, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, is 103 km away. For those looking to combine their visit with other locations, the Sinharaja Forest Reserve is 24.6 km away. Galle Fort is one of the most looked-up sights in Sri Lanka.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 27 °C on average. The wettest is May, with about 306 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Rainfall, mm | 88 | 66 | 87 | 195 | 306 | 217 | 154 | 162 | 222 | 267 | 259 | 136 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 25 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
