Weather forecast for today
Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

Weather forecast for today

Friday, 16. May

PM Thunderstorms
05:44

18:15
+0530
PM Thunderstorms
33°C / 27°C
  • Wind: 7km/h SW
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Precip. probability: 40%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • UV index: 11
Today, in Batticaloa, storm clouds will develop in the afternoon, bringing thunder and rain.
Minimal precipitation is expected. Temperature span will be from a high of a blazing 33°C to a low of a warm 27°C.
The maximum heat index, which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at a blazing hot 47°C. Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
The temperature will be in line with May's average maximum of 32.7°C.
Sunrise will be at 05:44 and sunset at 18:15; the daylight will last for 12h and 31min.

Current condition

Cloudy
04:01 +0530
Cloudy
  • 27°C
  • Feels like: 33°C
  • Wind: 3km/h WNW
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Dewpoint: 26°C
  • Pressure: 1006.43mbar
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16.09km
  • UV index: 0
In Batticaloa, currently, the sky remains cloudy, with no signs of clearing anytime soon.
The temperature is a warm 27°C, meanwhile, the real-feel temperature of which combines air temperature and relative humidity is assessed at a hot 33°C. The current temperature is at the minimum predicted for today.

Weather radar - Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature now?
The current temperature (04:01 +0530) is 27°C. Feels-like temperature is 33°C.
What is the weather forecast for Batticaloa for today?
On Friday, thunderstorms and rainy conditions are forecasted for the afternoon.
Will it rain today?
Today, there is a low chance of minimal precipitation in Batticaloa.
What will be the maximum temperature today?
Today, the maximum temperature will be 33°C, while the minimum temperature will be 27°C. The maximum heat index, which reflects the perceived temperature due to humidity levels, is evaluated at 47°C.
The highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum of 32.7°C in May. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 26.6°C.
When is the sunrise / sunset today?
On Friday, in Batticaloa, sunrise will be at 05:44 and sunset at 18:15 (+0530).
How many hours of daylight will Batticaloa have today?
In Batticaloa, today, there will be 12h and 31min of daylight.

Hourly weather forecast

4h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 4km/h WNW
  • Pressure: 1006mbar
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
Sunrise: 05:44
6h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 5km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1006mbar
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
8h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    38°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 6km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1007mbar
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
10h
  • 33°C
  • Feels like:
    41°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 6km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1007mbar
  • Humidity: 69%
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
12h
  • 33°C
  • Feels like:
    43°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 6km/h WSW
  • Pressure: 1006mbar
  • Humidity: 67%
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
14h
  • 33°C
  • Feels like:
    42°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 7km/h SE
  • Pressure: 1004mbar
  • Humidity: 69%
  • Precip. probability: 40%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 11km
16h
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    40°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 6km/h SE
  • Pressure: 1004mbar
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
18h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    38°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 5km/h ESE
  • Pressure: 1005mbar
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
Sunset: 18:15
20h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 4km/h ESE
  • Pressure: 1007mbar
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
22h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 4km/h ESE
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
Today, primarily dull and occasionally thunderstorm-prone weather is anticipated.
With minimal precipitation of 1mm, rain is predicted at 14h and 15h.
The temperature will vary between a maximum of 33°C and a minimum of 27°C. The feels-like temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 43°C and the lowest temperature of 32°C. The hottest part of the day will be from 10h to 14h.
The high temperature is expected to be consistent with May's usual value of 32.7°C. The temperature low is forecasted to be also similar to the usual May value of 26.6°C.
Updated: May 15, 2025 @ 22:31:01 UTC
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Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

  • en: Batticaloa, Sri Lanka
  • es: Batticaloa, Sri Lanka
  • hr: Battikaloa, Šri Lanka
  • sr: Battikaloa, Šri Lanka
  • zh: 拜蒂克洛, 斯里兰卡
  • Latitude: 7.730997°
  • Longitude: 81.674730°
  • Elevation: 9 m
  • Current time: 04:01 +0530
  • Sunrise: 05:44 +0530
  • Sunset: 18:15 +0530
  • Timezone: Asia/Colombo
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