Climate Insights for Batticaloa

The climate in Batticaloa is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1,341 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 354 mm of rainfall. Batticaloa sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Batticaloa is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 52.8 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 13.9 in of rainfall. Batticaloa sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Batticaloa has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.Batticaloa has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 12°F range. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 85°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 77°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°F between highs and lows.

Batticaloa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,341 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 112 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 354 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 23 mm. That's 331 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Batticaloa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 52.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 13.9 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.9 in. That's 13 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Batticaloa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.Batticaloa is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Batticaloa based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Batticaloa based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.