Batticaloa weather
At 3:45 AM local time it was cloudy and 25°C (78°F). Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Feb–Sep. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Batticaloa, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 98%
- Chance of rain
- 2%
- Rain
- 0.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Feb–SepOff season Nov–Dec
About Batticaloa weather
Is it raining in Batticaloa right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 25° right now. Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Batticaloa this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–31° and lows of 24–25°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Batticaloa lately?
In the past 7 days, Batticaloa had 6 rainy days and 91.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Batticaloa?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Batticaloa weather by month
When is the best time to visit Batticaloa?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Batticaloa is Feb–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Dec tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (81°F) in January to 32°C (90°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Batticaloa?
December is the wettest month, with about 309 mm (12.2 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 46 mm (1.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Batticaloa?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 27°C (80°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F).
Does Batticaloa have a rainy season?
Yes. Oct–Jan is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jun–Aug is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months