Batticaloa
Sri Lanka
A coastal city on Sri Lanka's Eastern Province, Batticaloa sits on an island within a lagoon and is known for its historic churches, lagoon scenery, and access to nearby beaches. The former provincial capital and seat of the Eastern University of Sri Lanka, it serves as a commercial hub on the east coast, with the beach resort area of Pasikudah a short drive northwest.
- Population86,742
- Nearest water from center 2.1 km1.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 21 km13 mi
Nearest airports
Climate · monthly averages
J
25°77°
175mm6.9in
F
26°78°
100mm3.8in
M
27°80°
55mm2.2in
A
28°83°
70mm2.8in
M
29°85°
85mm3.3in
J
30°86°
40mm1.7in
J
30°86°
45mm1.7in
A
30°85°
65mm2.5in
S
29°84°
105mm4.2in
O
27°81°
205mm8.0in
N
26°79°
290mm11.4in
D
25°77°
295mm11.6in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗