Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
Weather Guide
Batticaloa, Sri Lanka Average Monthly Weather
Weather score66Good annual avg
Best months: March, February, June
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 31°C, sunshine averages 6.6h per day, and rainfall totals about 1733mm. Sea temperatures average 29°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
1733mm
Annual total
Sun
6.6h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
66
Good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 66mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Batticaloa, Sri Lanka with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August33°C average high
August is one of Batticaloa's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsMarch to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August66mm average rain
August sits on the drier side of Batticaloa's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsFebruary to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August6.7 hours average sun
August sits close to Batticaloa's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMarch to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August29°C average sea
August is close to Batticaloa's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaApril to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August69 weather score
August scores above Batticaloa's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsFebruary to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
