When to go · Batticaloa
Batticaloa in March
Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–Sep (driest and warmest, about 32 °C (90 °F))). Across Sri Lanka: Still dry in the south-west, warming up; east coast starts to dry.Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–Sep (driest and warmest, about 90 °F (32 °C))). Across Sri Lanka: Still dry in the south-west, warming up; east coast starts to dry.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Medium
- Sri Lanka overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Sri Lanka overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Apr–Sep (driest and warmest, about 32 °C (90 °F))). Across Sri Lanka: Still dry in the south-west, warming up; east coast starts to dry.Outside the best window (Apr–Sep (driest and warmest, about 90 °F (32 °C))). Across Sri Lanka: Still dry in the south-west, warming up; east coast starts to dry.
Is another month better than March?
March is rated good. 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 March
- BatticaloaHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 6 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Sri Lanka overall
- Medium
- Prices · Sri Lanka overall
- Medium
Sri Lanka overall: Still dry in the south-west, warming up; east coast starts to dry.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Batticaloa, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Good
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Mar: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Apr: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Night low
Mar: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Apr: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 6 (better)
Apr: 8
Crowds
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 0
Apr: 1
March: Outside the best window (Apr–Sep (driest and warmest, about 32 °C)). Across Sri Lanka: Still dry in the south-west, warming up; east coast starts to dry.
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