When to go · Batticaloa
Batticaloa, month by month
The best months for Batticaloa: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Oct, Nov, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (northeast monsoon, heavy rain).29 °C (84 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (northeast monsoon, heavy rain).30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: High
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Sep (driest and warmest, about 32 °C (90 °F))). Across Sri Lanka: Still dry in the south-west, warming up; east coast starts to dry.Outside the best window (Apr–Sep (driest and warmest, about 90 °F (32 °C))). Across Sri Lanka: Still dry in the south-west, warming up; east coast starts to dry.31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AprilGreatInside Batticaloa's best window: Apr–Sep (driest and warmest, about 32 °C (90 °F)).Inside Batticaloa's best window: Apr–Sep (driest and warmest, about 90 °F (32 °C)).32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 8 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 79 °F (26 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Batticaloa's best window: Apr–Sep (driest and warmest, about 32 °C (90 °F)).Inside Batticaloa's best window: Apr–Sep (driest and warmest, about 90 °F (32 °C)).33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 6 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 79 °F (26 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneGreatInside Batticaloa's best window: Apr–Sep (driest and warmest, about 32 °C (90 °F)).Inside Batticaloa's best window: Apr–Sep (driest and warmest, about 90 °F (32 °C)).33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 4 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 79 °F (26 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyGreatInside Batticaloa's best window: Apr–Sep (driest and warmest, about 32 °C (90 °F)).Inside Batticaloa's best window: Apr–Sep (driest and warmest, about 90 °F (32 °C)).33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 4 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 79 °F (26 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Batticaloa's best window: Apr–Sep (driest and warmest, about 32 °C (90 °F)).Inside Batticaloa's best window: Apr–Sep (driest and warmest, about 90 °F (32 °C)).32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 79 °F (26 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberGreatInside Batticaloa's best window: Apr–Sep (driest and warmest, about 32 °C (90 °F)).Inside Batticaloa's best window: Apr–Sep (driest and warmest, about 90 °F (32 °C)).32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- OctoberAvoidOutside the best window (Apr–Sep (driest and warmest, about 32 °C (90 °F))). Across Sri Lanka: Inter-monsoon rains across the island; flooding and landslides possible.Outside the best window (Apr–Sep (driest and warmest, about 90 °F (32 °C))). Across Sri Lanka: Inter-monsoon rains across the island; flooding and landslides possible.31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (northeast monsoon, heavy rain).29 °C (84 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 16 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (northeast monsoon, heavy rain).28 °C (82 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Batticaloa, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
May: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Night low
Apr: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
May: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 8
May: 6 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Low
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Low
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
May: 0
April: Inside Batticaloa's best window: Apr–Sep (driest and warmest, about 32 °C).
May: Inside Batticaloa's best window: Apr–Sep (driest and warmest, about 32 °C).
Batticaloa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.