When is the best time to go to Batticaloa
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Batticaloa
Batticaloa weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Batticaloa are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 226mm | 7.1hrs | 12.5hrs |
Batticaloa's weather in January is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Batticaloa, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Batticaloa and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Batticaloa with around 226mm 8.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Batticaloa weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 141mm | 8hrs | 12.6hrs |
February in Batticaloa is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Batticaloa, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Batticaloa and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Batticaloa with around 141mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
Batticaloa weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 75mm | 8.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Batticaloa is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Batticaloa.
March is in the spring in Batticaloa and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Batticaloa with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 79mm | 8.3hrs | 13hrs |
Batticaloa's weather in April is typically very hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Batticaloa.
April is in the spring in Batticaloa and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Batticaloa with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 49mm | 7.1hrs | 13.2hrs |
May is a reasonably dry, humid month in Batticaloa and the temperature is generally very hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Batticaloa, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Batticaloa and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Batticaloa with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 25mm | 6.7hrs | 12.5hrs |
Batticaloa's weather in June is typically very hot and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Batticaloa, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Batticaloa and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Batticaloa with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 54mm | 6.5hrs | 12.6hrs |
July in Batticaloa is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Batticaloa, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Batticaloa and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Batticaloa with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 66mm | 7.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Batticaloa is characteristically very hot, humid and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Batticaloa.
August is in the summer in Batticaloa and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Batticaloa with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Batticaloa weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 69mm | 6.7hrs | 13hrs |
Batticaloa's weather in September is typically very hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Batticaloa.
September is in the fall / autumn in Batticaloa and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Batticaloa with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Batticaloa weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 202mm | 6.6hrs | 13.2hrs |
October is a very wet, humid month in Batticaloa and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Batticaloa for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Batticaloa and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Batticaloa with around 202mm 8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Batticaloa weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 331mm | 6.1hrs | 12.5hrs |
The weather in November in Batticaloa is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Batticaloa.
November is in the fall / autumn in Batticaloa and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Batticaloa with around 331mm 13 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Batticaloa weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 404mm | 6.1hrs | 12.6hrs |
December in Batticaloa is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Batticaloa.
December is in the winter in Batticaloa and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Batticaloa with around 404mm 15.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Batticaloa weather stats
| Hottest month: | May | 32.7°C 90.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 25mm 1ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 8.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 28.5°C 83.3°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 404mm 15.9ins |
| Warmest sea: | April | 29.9°C 85.8°F |
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