When to go · Batticaloa
Batticaloa in February
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (northeast monsoon, heavy rain).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- High
- Sri Lanka overall
- Prices
- High
- Sri Lanka overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (northeast monsoon, heavy rain).
Is another month better than February?
February is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- AprilGreatInside Batticaloa's best window: Apr–Sep (driest and warmest, about 32 °C).
- MayGreatInside Batticaloa's best window: Apr–Sep (driest and warmest, about 32 °C).
- JuneGreatInside Batticaloa's best window: Apr–Sep (driest and warmest, about 32 °C).
- JulyGreatInside Batticaloa's best window: Apr–Sep (driest and warmest, about 32 °C).
Weather in February
- BatticaloaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 6 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Sri Lanka overall
- High
- Prices · Sri Lanka overall
- High
Sri Lanka overall: The best month for most of the island; Cultural Triangle comfortable.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Batticaloa, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Avoid
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Apr: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Night low
Feb: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Apr: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 6 (better)
Apr: 8
Crowds
Feb: High
Apr: Medium
Prices
Feb: High
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
Apr: 1
February: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (northeast monsoon, heavy rain).
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