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Batticaloa — VanSky 32 (Challenging)

Town · Eastern Province, Sri Lanka

29° Partly cloudy
VanSky
32
Challenging
Comfortable days: 0 of 7
Feels like
37°C
Wind
26 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
76%
UV
—
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05:53 / 18:24

VanSky index for Batticaloa, Sri Lanka — 32 out of 100 (Challenging). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.

The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.

Batticaloa, Sri Lanka — VanSky 32 out of 100. Difficult — consider alternatives. Ranked #61 of 65 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 30°C, wind 26 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
74
28°C
Night temperature
Solar
65
2.8 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.9h
Driving
100
26 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 34)
Condensation
Low
76%
Humidity level • Dew point 24.3°C oppressive
Awning
Safe
34 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Moderate
50 AQI
PM2.5: 15.8 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
30°
night
28°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
26 km/h
VanSky 31
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
30°
night
27°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
22 km/h
VanSky 33
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
30°
night
28°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
17 km/h
VanSky 32
comfort
Su
19.07
day
30°
night
28°
solar
2.8 kWh
wind
21 km/h
VanSky 32
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
30°
night
28°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
15 km/h
VanSky 33
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
30°
night
29°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
28 km/h
VanSky 32
comfort
We
22.07
day
30°
night
28°
solar
2.7 kWh
wind
23 km/h
VanSky 35
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
7h
sunny 11.9h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Hot night (28.3°C) — ventilate before sunset, open roof fans and side windows.

Air Quality Today

50
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
50
Moderate
Moderate pollution — people with allergies or asthma should reduce time outdoors.
PM2.5
15.8
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
18
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
—

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VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35%
  • Sunshine 25%
  • Precipitation 25%
  • Wind 15%

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Where the weather is best in Sri Lanka

Batticaloa ranks 62 of 65 cities. Country average VanSky — 39.

Best
1
Nuwara Eliya
94 2
Hatton
94 3
Gampola
79 4
Kandy
69 5
Badulla
58
Harshest
Kalutara
28
Batticaloa you are here
26
Eravur Town
24
Kalmunai
23
Ampara
22
All 65 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Batticaloa?
The weekly VanSky index for Batticaloa is 32 out of 100 (7-day average). Above 60 is comfortable for parking, below 40 — consider alternatives. Check the 7-day forecast on this page.
What is the solar panel output in Batticaloa?
Solar panel output data for Batticaloa is calculated from real peak sun hours. The result is shown in the Solar section — you can adjust it to your panel wattage.
How does VanSky calculate the comfort index for Batticaloa?
The index for Batticaloa is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

Nearby cities

Eravur Town 12 km Kalmunai 37 km Ampara 46 km Vakarai 55 km Polonnaruwa 80 km Pottuvil 94 km Monaragala 101 km Badulla 107 km

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Updated: 11.07.2026

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LKR414.01 · €1.08/l

49 of 133

cheaper than 64% of countries

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cheaper than 53% of countries

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LKR477.99 · €1.25/l

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LKR285.00 · €0.74/l

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