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Galle weather essentials

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May
86°F 30°C
77°F 25°C
Jun
85°F 29°C
76°F 24°C
Jul
84°F 28°C
77°F 25°C
Aug
84°F 28°C
77°F 25°C
Sep
84°F 28°C
76°F 24°C
Oct
83°F 28°C
74°F 23°C
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Traveller recommended attractions
Rating Name
Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum Complex
Ollie #1 of 8 attractions in Galle
5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Lihiniya Gems
Ollie #2 of 8 attractions in Galle
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Owner description: We are a small family run business, we have been trading since 1982 as Gems and Jewellery merchantsMakers of fine hand crafted Silver & Gold...... more » Owner description: We are a small family run business, we have been trading since 1982 as Gems and Jewellery merchantsMakers of fine hand crafted Silver & Gold Jewellery, Dealers in Precious and Semi- Precious gemstones.Come visit us opposite the Light House in the world heritage site at the Fort in Galle, Southern Sri Lanka and We promise to make your trip worth it :D « less
Attraction type  Speciality Shops
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Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications
Ollie #3 of 8 attractions in Galle
4 of 5 stars 167 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.9 km from city centre
Jetwing Whale and Dolphin Centre
Ollie #4 of 8 attractions in Galle
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: This is the first purpose built information and research centre in Sri Lanka, and aims to educate and create awareness of these magnificent creatures....... more » Owner description: This is the first purpose built information and research centre in Sri Lanka, and aims to educate and create awareness of these magnificent creatures. At present, 28 species of cetaceans (whales and dolphins) have been recorded in Sri Lankan waters and sightings from Mirissa alone include Brydes Whale, Blue Whale, Pilot Whale, Orca, different types of Dolphins, however very little is still understood about their behavior or why they are seen in these waters. « less
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres
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Sinharaja Forest Reserve
Ollie #5 of 8 attractions in Galle
4 of 5 stars 20 reviews
This national park is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  0.9 km from city centre
Ariyapala Mask Museum
Ollie #6 of 8 attractions in Galle
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Sri Lanka Navy Whale Watching
Ollie #7 of 8 attractions in Galle
4 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Boat Tours
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