Climate normals · 1970–2000
Batticaloa Climate
Batticaloa is a city in Sri Lanka (37) with a population of about 86,742. Its average annual temperature is 28.1°C (83°F), with roughly 1676 mm of rain per year.
28.1°C
Avg Temp
1676
Precip (mm/yr)
Jun
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Batticaloa Climate
Batticaloa has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C (83°F) and receives about 1676 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is June and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
28.1°C
Avg Temp
1676
Precip (mm/yr)
Jun
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 79° | 262 mm |
| February | 27° / 80° | 157 mm |
| March | 28° / 82° | 71 mm |
| April | 29° / 84° | 61 mm |
| May | 30° / 85° | 42 mm |
| June | 30° / 86° | 20 mm |
| July | 30° / 85° | 46 mm |
| August | 29° / 85° | 51 mm |
| September | 29° / 84° | 65 mm |
| October | 28° / 82° | 173 mm |
| November | 27° / 80° | 314 mm |
| December | 26° / 79° | 414 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Batticaloa
The most comfortable months to visit Batticaloa are typically June, March and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is June (around 34°C high). The coldest is January (near 24°C low). December is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Batticaloa are typically June, March and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Batticaloa, Sri Lanka has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C and about 1676 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is June and the coldest is January.
In June, the hottest month, daily highs in Batticaloa average about 34°C (93°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.