When to go · Batticaloa
Batticaloa in October
Avoid month. Outside the best window (Apr–Sep (driest and warmest, about 32 °C (90 °F))). Across Sri Lanka: Inter-monsoon rains across the island; flooding and landslides possible.Avoid month. Outside the best window (Apr–Sep (driest and warmest, about 90 °F (32 °C))). Across Sri Lanka: Inter-monsoon rains across the island; flooding and landslides possible.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Low
- Sri Lanka overall
- Prices
- Low
- Sri Lanka overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Apr–Sep (driest and warmest, about 32 °C (90 °F))). Across Sri Lanka: Inter-monsoon rains across the island; flooding and landslides possible.Outside the best window (Apr–Sep (driest and warmest, about 90 °F (32 °C))). Across Sri Lanka: Inter-monsoon rains across the island; flooding and landslides possible.
Is another month better than October?
October 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 October
- BatticaloaHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 12 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Sri Lanka overall
- Low
- Prices · Sri Lanka overall
- Low
Sri Lanka overall: Inter-monsoon rains across the island; flooding and landslides possible.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Batticaloa, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Avoid
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Apr: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Night low
Oct: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Apr: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 12
Apr: 8 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Apr: Medium
Prices
Oct: Low
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Apr: 1
October: Outside the best window (Apr–Sep (driest and warmest, about 32 °C)). Across Sri Lanka: Inter-monsoon rains across the island; flooding and landslides possible.
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
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast