Batticaloa District Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka in January.

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Batticaloa Kalkudah

Planning a getaway to Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Batticaloa District in January

Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. January in Batticaloa District generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Batticaloa. During this period, Batticaloa experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

For a closer look at conditions across Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kalkudah with an average of 170 mm (6.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Batticaloa with 178 mm (7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Batticaloa enjoys about 203 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Batticaloa District by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Batticaloa District — and find the best time to visit. (based on Batticaloa)

January28°C (82°F) February29°C (84°F) March31°C (88°F) April32°C (90°F) May33°C (91°F) This monthJune34°C (93°F) July34°C (93°F) August33°C (91°F) September33°C (91°F) October31°C (88°F) November30°C (86°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Batticaloa District in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Batticaloa District.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Batticaloa District

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka?

Temperature range in Batticaloa District (January)

Precipitation variation in Batticaloa District (January)

Batticaloa

In January Batticaloa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
203 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
307 mm (12 in)
178 mm (7 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
pleasant
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Kalkudah

In January Kalkudah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
203 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
306 mm (12 in)
170 mm (6.7 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Batticaloa District, in Sri Lanka.

In our records: Sri Lanka January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Sri Lanka in our climate database (1995 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Sri Lanka dropped to -2°C (28°F) in Bentota on January 1, 2020.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Batticaloa District in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Batticaloa 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 178 mm (7 in)
Kalkudah 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 170 mm (6.7 in)

Batticaloa District weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka in January?

Expect pleasant weather across Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka in January. The popular destination of Batticaloa averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka in January?

Batticaloa averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

Does Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka get a lot of rain in January?

Yes. January brings heavy rainfall to Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka, with Batticaloa averaging around 178 mm (7 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka with overall pleasant weather in Batticaloa. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka is in January and February with generally pleasant weather in Batticaloa. On the other hand, the weather in June, July, November and December tend to be poor.

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