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Climate in Chennai (Tamil Nadu, India)

The graphs below show the monthly weather averages over the year.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year. Show in Celsius

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Monthly hours of sunshine

The average monthly total hours of sunshine over the year

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Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc. Show in Millimeter

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Monthly rainy days

The average number of days each month with rain, snow, hail etc.

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Average humidity

The mean monthly relative humidity over the year

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Weather Forecasts for Chennai (Tamil Nadu)

Show in Celsius
Thu   Mar 23
91°F | 79°F
S 13 mph
0.07 inches
half cloudy and showers

half cloudy and showers

hourly forecast
Fri   Mar 24
91°F | 79°F
SE 11 mph
0.18 inches
half cloudy and showers

half cloudy and showers

hourly forecast
Sat   Mar 25
91°F | 81°F
SE 11 mph
0.07 inches
half cloudy and showers

half cloudy and showers

hourly forecast
5-Day Forecast 10-Day Forecast

The best time of year to visit Chennai in India

Chennai formally known as madras has a tropical wet and dry climate. The hottest part of the year is from May to early June and we would avoid travelling to the city in this period. Chennai gets most of its seasonal rainfall from the north–east monsoon winds, from mid–October to mid–December. Cyclones in the Bay of Bengal sometimes hit the city. The best time of year to visit Chennai is from January until March.



Other facts from our historical climate data:

  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Chennai?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in August, September, October and November.
  • Does Chennai have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March and April are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Chennai?
    June has an average maximum temperature of 34°C (93°F) and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Chennai?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 27°C (80°F).
  • Which is the wettest month in Chennai?
    November tops the wettest month list with 346mm (13.6in) of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Chennai?
    March is the driest month with 4mm (0.1in) of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Chennai?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 301 hours of sunshine.

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