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When to go · Batticaloa

Batticaloa in May

Great month. Inside Batticaloa's best window: Apr–Sep (driest and warmest, about 32 °C (90 °F)).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
33°C (91°F) / 26°C (79°F)
average high / low
Rain days
6
Crowds
Low
Sri Lanka overall
Prices
Low
Sri Lanka overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Batticaloa

Inside Batticaloa's best window: Apr–Sep (driest and warmest, about 32 °C (90 °F)).

Is another month better than May?

No other month rates higher than May for Batticaloa in this guide.

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • BatticaloaHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 26 °C (79 °F), rain on about 6 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Sri Lanka overall
Low
Prices · Sri Lanka overall
Low

Sri Lanka overall: South-west monsoon arrives: west and south beaches rough; head east. Vesak lanterns.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Batticaloa, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Great

    Apr: Great

  • Daytime high

    May: 33 °C (91 °F)

    Apr: 32 °C (90 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 26 °C (79 °F)

    Apr: 26 °C (79 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 6 (better)

    Apr: 8

  • Crowds

    May: Low

    Apr: Medium

  • Prices

    May: Low

    Apr: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Apr: 1

May: Inside Batticaloa's best window: Apr–Sep (driest and warmest, about 32 °C).

April: 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.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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