Weligama
A wide, palm-lined bay on the south coast where gentle rollers peel over sand for hundreds of metres — you can wade out to waist depth and catch whitewater all day for the price of lunch.
- Best forBeach
- Approx. flying time~18h 40m from Los Angeles
- Nearest airportGalle (KCT)
About this place
Surf camps and board rentals line the beach, and stilt fishermen work the point at dawn. November to April is the season; pair it with the fort town of Galle up the road.
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When to go
Daytime highs run from about 28°C in September to 31°C in March. Driest in February; wettest in May, with rain on about 29 days. The sea is warmest in April at around 31°C, coolest at 28°C.
The year at a glance — pick a month for detail
August29° · rain 26 days · sea 29°Warm and often wet.
Monthly figures averaged from daily records for 2020–2024 at this location (ERA5 reanalysis). Live conditions from MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.
Where to stay
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Flights
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