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With daytime temperatures of 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows of 26°C (79°F), October in Batticaloa brings very high temperatures during the day. Do keep in mind that October is part of the rainy season, with frequent and often heavy rainfall.
If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, January and February typically offer the best circumstances for Batticaloa.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Batticaloa - and find the best time to visit.
Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Sri Lanka in October →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm but pleasant conditions in Batticaloa in October. Focus on lightweight, maybe with natural fabrics, cotton blend shirts, comfortable shorts, and breathable footwear. A light cover-up for sun protection is smart too. It's going to pour! Pack a good poncho and prepare for very wet conditions. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
See the full Batticaloa climate overview or explore weather in Sri Lanka.
Where to go in October - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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