Batticaloa weather in January (Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka)

Looking to travel to Batticaloa in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Batticaloa generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 28°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 25°C. While this month tends to be on the cooler side compared to others, the days remain pleasantly warm.

Batticaloa in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 178 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 6 days.

The city usually sees around 203 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, May, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Batticaloa climate page with graphs.

 

Batticaloa, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 178 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 79%  

Sunshine 203 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Sri Lanka in January

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Batticaloa in January?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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